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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Renewed by Nikon S9700
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon S9500 and Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was released around the same time to the ST150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S9500 matches up vs the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung ST150F

 S9500 ST150F 
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S9500

 ST150F S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung ST150F

 S9500 ST150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S9500 vs the ST150F.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
31
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9500
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
71
lighter than others in class (205g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 230 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $300