Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1100
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
- Updated by Samsung NX2000
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1100 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HZ15W was announced 5 years earlier than the NX1100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HZ15W matches up versus the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung NX1100
HZ15W | NX1100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung HZ15W
NX1100 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 50 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX1100
HZ15W | NX1100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W has outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W vs the NX1100.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and NX1100.
As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will give extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Samsung NX1100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung NX1100 |
Other name | WB550 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2013-04-11 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 852 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $600 |