• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB150F advantages over Nikon S3600

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.43 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.2 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    432 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon S3600 advantages over Samsung WB150F

  • Less expensive
    $140 vs $229 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    125g vs 188g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 14.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

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
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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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
Nikon S3600
Panasonic ZS19
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen

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
Nikon S3600
Samsung WB250F
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Samsung WB150F
Panasonic ZS30
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • HDMI out
Nikon S3600
Panasonic ZS30
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Nikon S5300

Samsung WB150F
Nikon S5300
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Nikon S3600
Nikon S5300
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Samsung WB150F
Canon 170 IS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
Nikon S3600
Canon 170 IS
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
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