Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") offer totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ15W was announced 6 years earlier than the NX mini and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ15W scores versus the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung NX mini
HZ15W | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung HZ15W
NX mini | HZ15W | |||
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Released | March 2014 | February 2009 | More recent by 61 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX mini
HZ15W | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W has outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W and the NX mini.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and NX mini.
As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX mini will offer you extra detail with its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung NX mini |
Alternative name | WB550 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-02-23 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 lb) | 196g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 650 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $330 | $530 |