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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung HZ15W
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 24 months later than the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S6100 matches up against the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung HZ15W

 S6100 HZ15W 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon S6100

 HZ15W S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung HZ15W

 S6100 HZ15W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S6100 compared to the HZ15W.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S6100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography details
Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (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 S6100
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6100
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
65
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Samsung HZ15W
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $195 $330