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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon W300 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 5 years after the WB150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W300 matches up against the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung WB150F

 W300 WB150F 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2012Newer by 66 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon W300

 WB150F W300 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung WB150F

 W300 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 features external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 versus Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the W300 and the WB150F.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon W300 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent W300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix W300Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Samsung WB150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-31 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photographs -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $387 $230