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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • New Model is Nikon S9900
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S9700 and Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was introduced 14 months later than the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S9700 scores versus the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Samsung ST150F

 S9700 ST150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S9700

 ST150F S9700 

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Samsung ST150F

 S9700 ST150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S9700 vs the ST150F.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher S9700 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than others (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (232g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
45
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
30
quite wide (25mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $300