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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S9900 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was launched 3 years after the WB150F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S9900 scores versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung WB150F

 S9900 WB150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S9900

 WB150F S9900 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung WB150F

 S9900 WB150F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S9900 versus the WB150F.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and WB150F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and WB150F.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S9900 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern S9900 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9900
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
77
lighter than competition (289g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others (188g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9900
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no external mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $230