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Nikon D6 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Nikon D6 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon D6 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D5
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Nikon D6 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D6 and Samsung HZ15W, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and HZ15W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The D6 was announced 11 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D6 scores versus the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Samsung HZ15W

 D6 HZ15W 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2009Newer by 134 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k460kClearer screen (+1899k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon D6

 HZ15W D6 

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Samsung HZ15W

 D6 HZ15W 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D6 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D6 has outer dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the D6 versus the HZ15W.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D6 and HZ15W is 50 and 90 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D6 and HZ15W.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D6 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D6 will show extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer D6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
84
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
32
manual focus
has face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D6 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
62
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D6 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (3,580 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D6
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
68
great battery (3,580 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (21MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D6 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (3,580 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
41
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D6 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
30
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Nikon D6 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Samsung HZ15W
 Nikon D6Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D6 Samsung HZ15W
Alternate name - WB550
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-11 2009-02-23
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3280000 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 105 -
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,359 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash settings Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1270 grams (2.80 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 3580 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual XQD/CFexpress slots SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at release $6,496 $330