What is the pixel pitch of the Nikon W150?
The Nikon Coolpix W150 provides 13 megapixels from a 1/3.1-inch sensor. This pixel density gives rise to a size of the individual pixel of 1.11µm.
The pixel size or pixel pitch can be calculated by dividing the sensor area by the pixel count and then taking the square root. In particular, the sensor in the Nikon W150 measures 4.7mm in width and 3.5mm in height, so that the total imaging area of the sensor amounts to 16 mm2. Moreover, the W150 has 4 160 horizontal pixels and 3 120 vertical pixels, for a total of 13 megapixels. Then, the size (height or width) of each individual pixel can be calculated as the square root of the ratio of the sensor area (16 mm2) to the MP count (12 979 200).
Larger pixels provide advantages with respect to gathering light, particularly in low-light situations. Large pixels notably have a better signal to noise ratio, meaning that they can better differentiate between incoming photons and the noisy signals that the internal processes of the camera create. As a result, big pixels are particularly helpful to the photographer when shooting with high ISO settings.
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Nikon W150 to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better), covering color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
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1. | Nikon W150 | 1/3.1 | 13.0 | 4160 | 3120 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 13.8 | 4058 | 65 | |
2. | Leica Q2 | Full Frame | 46.7 | 8368 | 5584 | 4K/30p | 26.4 | 13.5 | 2491 | 96 | |
3. | Nikon A1000 | 1/2.3 | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | 20.7 | 12.2 | 1095 | 52 | |
4. | Nikon B600 | 1/2.3 | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 20.7 | 12.2 | 1095 | 52 | |
5. | Nikon P1000 | 1/2.3 | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | 20.6 | 12.1 | 1044 | 51 | |
6. | Nikon W300 | 1/2.3 | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | 20.5 | 12.0 | 938 | 50 | |
7. | Panasonic TS7 | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | 20.6 | 12.1 | 1028 | 51 | |
8. | Ricoh WG-6 | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | 20.7 | 12.2 | 1104 | 52 | |
9. | Ricoh WG-60 | 1/2.3 | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 20.6 | 12.2 | 1072 | 51 | |
10. | Sony RX0 | 1-inch | 15.4 | 4800 | 3200 | 1080/60p | 22.4 | 12.4 | 548 | 68 | |
11. | Sony RX0 II | 1-inch | 15.4 | 4800 | 3200 | 4K/30p | 22.1 | 12.4 | 555 | 65 | |
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age. |
Further information on the sensor in the Nikon W150 and the camera's operation can be found in the camera manual.
In the United States, the W150 was initially launched in April 2019 at a price of $159.
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Camera Model | Nikon W150 | |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Camera Lens | 30-90mm f/3.3-5.9 | |
Launch Date | April 2019 | |
Launch Price | USD 159 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
Sensor Format | 1/3.1" Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 4.7 x 3.5 mm | |
Sensor Area | 16 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 5.9 mm | |
Crop Factor | 7.4x | |
Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 4 160 x 3 120 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 1.11 μm | |
Pixel Density | 78.90 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | no AA filter | |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | |
ISO Setting | 125 - 1 600 ISO | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | No viewfinder | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 2.7 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 230k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 4.7 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | no | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | no Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Waterproof body (10m) | |
Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL19 power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 220 shots per charge | |
In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
Body Dimensions |
110 x 67 x 38 mm (4.3 x 2.6 x 1.5 in) |
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Camera Weight | 177 g (6.2 oz) |
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