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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P7000
  • Successor is Nikon P7700
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as WB550
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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon P7100 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very similar but the P7100 (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was revealed 3 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P7100 grades versus the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Samsung HZ15W

 P7100 HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon P7100

 HZ15W P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Samsung HZ15W

 P7100 HZ15W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 has outer measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7100 versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P7100 and the HZ15W.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and HZ15W is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and HZ15W.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ15W will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern P7100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
32
focusing manually
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (395 grams)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7100
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
56
good battery life (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (395g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
includes external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors in class (395g)
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Samsung HZ15W
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7100 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-20 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395g (0.87 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $750 $330