Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung DV150F
S9500 | DV150F | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S9500
DV150F | S9500 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung DV150F
S9500 | DV150F | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |