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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed 6 months after the HZ15W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1000pj scores vs the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung HZ15W

 S1000pj HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon S1000pj

 HZ15W S1000pj 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung HZ15W

 S1000pj HZ15W 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj against the HZ15W.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and HZ15W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
has manual focus
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung HZ15W
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $289 $330