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Nikon S570 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon S570 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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Nikon S570 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S570 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released 6 months after the HZ15W and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S570 scores versus the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Samsung HZ15W

 S570 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon S570

 HZ15W S570 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Samsung HZ15W

 S570 HZ15W 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 provides external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S570 versus the HZ15W.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and HZ15W.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Nikon S570 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Samsung HZ15W
 Nikon Coolpix S570Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $330