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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
32

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
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
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon P7700 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was unveiled 4 years after the HZ15W which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P7700 scores vs the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Samsung HZ15W

		

		

			
 P7700 HZ15W 
RevealedMay 2013February 2009Newer by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon P7700

		

		

			
 HZ15W P7700 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Samsung HZ15W

		

		

			
 P7700 HZ15W 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P7700 and Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P7700 and the HZ15W.
Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and HZ15W is 82 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and HZ15W.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The P7700 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern P7700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
46
 manual focus
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
31
 has manual focus
 has face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
64
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competition (392 grams)
52
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon P7700
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
27
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
65
 better than average battery (330 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (392g)
 low MP (12MP)
54
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (249g)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
54
 manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (330 CIPA)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 does not have Timelapse recording
40
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
75
 quite wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (392g)
28
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic support
 heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Samsung HZ15W
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-05-28 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 392g (0.86 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) 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 price $499 $330