Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX1100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.