Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1100
- Successor is Samsung NX3000
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ15W was manufactured 5 years earlier than the NX2000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ15W matches up against the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung NX2000
HZ15W | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung HZ15W
NX2000 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 58 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 460k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX2000
HZ15W | NX2000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ15W against the NX2000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and NX2000.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will produce more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung NX2000 |
Otherwise known as | WB550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-02-23 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor 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 Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 lb) | 228g (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $330 | $599 |