Nikon P7800 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Launched November 2013
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is WB550
Nikon P7800 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P7800 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe P7800 was manufactured 4 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P7800 scores against the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P7800 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung HZ15W
P7800 | HZ15W | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 58 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon P7800
HZ15W | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung HZ15W
P7800 | HZ15W | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon P7800 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 has outer measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P7800 versus Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 and the HZ15W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and HZ15W is 82 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and HZ15W.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The P7800 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The newer P7800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also referred to as | - | WB550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399 grams (0.88 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $550 | $330 |