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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • New Model is Nikon S9700
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
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 13 months later than the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S9500 grades vs the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung WB150F

 S9500 WB150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S9500

 WB150F S9500 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung WB150F

 S9500 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 provides physical dimensions 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 WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S9500 against the WB150F.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and WB150F.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S9500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
31
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
71
lighter than others in class (205g)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-01-09
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 60 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 All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $230