Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ15W
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
Portability
90 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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90 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2009
Samsung HZ15W
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(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
- Released February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB550
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Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S640 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S640 was brought out 6 months after the HZ15W so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S640 grades against the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Samsung HZ15W
| S640 | HZ15W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon S640
| HZ15W | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Samsung HZ15W
| S640 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S640 and the HZ15W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and HZ15W.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
manual focus
has face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Nikon S640 Street photography details
Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Nikon S640 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Nikon S640 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S640 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Nikon S640 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S640 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also Known as | - | WB550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-08-04 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 | ||
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $225 | $330 |
