Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
Portability
90 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
33
90 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
33
Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
(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- Superseded the Nikon P7100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)
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Samsung HZ15W
| P7700 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2013 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 52 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer 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 dimension | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and HZ15W is 82 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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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Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
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)
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 photography with Nikon P7700
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
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
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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Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
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)
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 photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
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
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
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Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
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)
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
| Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Samsung 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 |
