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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung HZ15W, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 4 years after the HZ15W which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Galaxy NX scores against the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung HZ15W

 Galaxy NX HZ15W 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 HZ15W Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung HZ15W

 Galaxy NX HZ15W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 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).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX and the HZ15W.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and HZ15W is 82 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and HZ15W.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
31
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495 grams)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
includes touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (249g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
73
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495g)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (249g)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung HZ15W
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-20 2009-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 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 440 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,300 $330