Nikon D80 vs Samsung WB150F

Here, we are comparing the Nikon D80 vs Samsung WB150F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the D80 (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The D80 was brought out 6 years prior to the WB150F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D80 grades against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D80 and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D80 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D80 enjoys external dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D80 vs Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D80 compared to the WB150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D80 and WB150F is 62 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and WB150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D80 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB150F will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older D80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.