Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Launched May 2017
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
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Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon W300 and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W300 was unveiled 8 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the W300 matches up against the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung HZ15W
| W300 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2017 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 101 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon W300
| HZ15W | W300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung HZ15W
| W300 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the W300 vs the HZ15W.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and HZ15W.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon W300 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent W300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix W300 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also called | - | WB550 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2017-05-31 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | - | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 16 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 231g (0.51 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 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 life | 280 photos | - |
| Battery format | Built-in | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $387 | $330 |