• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 855.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB150F advantages over Nikon L840

  • Less expensive
    $229 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    188g vs 538g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon L840 advantages over Samsung WB150F

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    855 mm vs 432 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Samsung WB150F
Panasonic ZS19
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB150F vs Panasonic ZS19

Nikon L840
Panasonic ZS19
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Samsung WB250F

Samsung WB150F
Samsung WB250F
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F

Nikon L840
Samsung WB250F
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Samsung WB150F
Panasonic ZS25
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB150F vs Panasonic ZS25

Nikon L840
Panasonic ZS25
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25

Compared to Nikon L830

Samsung WB150F
Nikon L830
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung WB150F vs Nikon L830

Nikon L840
Nikon L830
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon L830

Compared to Nikon B500

Samsung WB150F
Nikon B500
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Thinner
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung WB150F vs Nikon B500

Nikon L840
Nikon B500
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth

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