Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ15W

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S6200 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was announced 2 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S6200 scores vs the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6200 and Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6200 compared to the HZ15W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and HZ15W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer S6200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.