• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P7000 advantages over Samsung DV150F

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.08 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 125 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung DV150F advantages over Nikon P7000

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 44 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    116g vs 358g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon G10

Nikon P7000
Canon G10
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Canon G10

Samsung DV150F
Canon G10
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung DV150F vs Canon G10

Compared to Canon G11

Nikon P7000
Canon G11
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Canon G11

Samsung DV150F
Canon G11
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung DV150F vs Canon G11

Compared to Nikon P7100

Nikon P7000
Nikon P7100
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Nikon P7100

Samsung DV150F
Nikon P7100
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung DV150F vs Nikon P7100

Compared to Samsung DV300F

Nikon P7000
Samsung DV300F
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Samsung DV300F

Samsung DV150F
Samsung DV300F
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung DV150F vs Samsung DV300F

Compared to Samsung ST150F

Nikon P7000
Samsung ST150F
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Samsung ST150F

Samsung DV150F
Samsung ST150F
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

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