Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ15W
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46 Features
58 Overall
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90 Imaging
35 Features
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2016
- New Model is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon A900 versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A900 was brought out 7 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A900 grades vs the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung HZ15W
| A900 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2016 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 86 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon A900
| HZ15W | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung HZ15W
| A900 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A900 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A900 against the HZ15W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and HZ15W is 88 and 90 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and HZ15W.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon A900 to give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer A900 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A900 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also Known as | - | WB550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 289 grams (0.64 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $400 | $330 |
