Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F
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48 Overall
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Announced February 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon S9500
- Newer Model is Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Released January 2013

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon S9700 versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S9700 was announced 14 months later than the DV150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S9700 scores versus the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Samsung DV150F
S9700 | DV150F | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 14 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S9700
DV150F | S9700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Samsung DV150F
S9700 | DV150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S9700 versus Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S9700 compared to the DV150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and DV150F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger S9700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Samsung DV150F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | 300 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $350 | $150 |