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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(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
Samsung DV150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Samsung DV150F

 S9700 DV150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer 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 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9700
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others in class (116g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
fairly wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Samsung DV150F
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