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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(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
Samsung NX200
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung NX200

 HZ15W NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung HZ15W

 NX200 HZ15W 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX200

 HZ15W NX200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
31
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (249g)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (223g)
decent MP (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (249g)
34
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX200
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung NX200
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