Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ15W was manufactured 6 years earlier than the NX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ15W grades versus the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W offers external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W compared to the NX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and NX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will show extra detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind in sensor innovation.