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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was brought out 7 months later than the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S9300 matches up vs the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung WB150F

 S9300 WB150F 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S9300

 WB150F S9300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB150F

 S9300 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S9300 and the WB150F.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and WB150F.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S9300 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S9300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (188g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-07-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $249 $230