Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX10

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly close but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The HZ15W was released 13 months earlier than the NX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ15W scores versus the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W and the NX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and NX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX10 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.