Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Released February 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX100
- Replacement is Samsung NX210
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HZ15W was released 4 years before the NX200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ15W scores vs the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung NX200
HZ15W | NX200 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung HZ15W
NX200 | HZ15W | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX200
HZ15W | NX200 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W and the NX200.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and NX200.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Samsung NX200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung NX200 |
Also Known as | WB550 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2012-02-28 |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) | 223 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $330 | $818 |