Nikon S9100 vs Samsung ST150F
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2011
- Replacement is Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Launched January 2013

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9100 and Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S9100 was brought out 17 months prior to the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S9100 scores versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung ST150F
S9100 | ST150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S9100
ST150F | S9100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung ST150F
S9100 | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9100 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Nikon S9100 and Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S9100 versus the ST150F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and ST150F.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S9100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Samsung ST150F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $329 | $300 |