Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ15W

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ15W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 4 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AW110 grades versus the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 has outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the AW110 and the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and HZ15W.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW110 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern AW110 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.