Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known as WB550
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Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S100 was launched 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S100 matches up versus the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung HZ15W
| S100 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 820k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+360k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon S100
| HZ15W | S100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung HZ15W
| S100 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S100 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S100 and the HZ15W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and HZ15W.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S100 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 820 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Organic LED monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $240 | $330 |