Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced February 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
- Also referred to as WB550
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Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3500 was announced 4 years after the HZ15W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S3500 matches up against the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung HZ15W
| S3500 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon S3500
| HZ15W | S3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung HZ15W
| S3500 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3500 and the HZ15W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and HZ15W.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern S3500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-02-21 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $85 | $330 |