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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • Renewed by Nikon S9700
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was launched around the same time to the DV150F so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S9500 matches up vs the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung DV150F

 S9500 DV150F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S9500

 DV150F S9500 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung DV150F

 S9500 DV150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 has outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S9500 and the DV150F.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and DV150F.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
31
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9500
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (205g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
34
decently wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED monitor Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 230 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $150