Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX11

Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly close but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 22 months prior to the NX11 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ15W scores versus the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung NX11. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W versus the NX11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and NX11.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX11 will result in more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.