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Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released April 2014
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 5 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S810c matches up vs the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung HZ15W

 S810c HZ15W 
RevealedApril 2014February 2009More recent by 63 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon S810c

 HZ15W S810c 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung HZ15W

 S810c HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S810c vs the HZ15W.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and HZ15W.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S810c to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S810c should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S810c
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (270 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung HZ15W
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-04-10 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 270 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $330