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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S4300 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was revealed 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S4300 grades against the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung HZ15W

 S4300 HZ15W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon S4300

 HZ15W S4300 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung HZ15W

 S4300 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S4300 against the HZ15W.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and HZ15W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer S4300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
lighter than others (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (139 grams)
supports touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung HZ15W
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync 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 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 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 Overall 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
Battery life 180 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $330