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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung NX mini

 HZ15W NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung HZ15W

 NX mini HZ15W 
ReleasedMarch 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX mini

 HZ15W NX mini 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"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).

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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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
31
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
great battery power (650 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
75
great battery power (650 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
37
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
lighter than competition in class (196g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX mini
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung NX mini
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