Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX mini

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.

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.

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.

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

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.