Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1000

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was released 4 years before the NX1000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ15W matches up versus the NX1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W provides outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W compared to the NX1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and NX1000.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.