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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Samsung NX2000
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung NX2000

 HZ15W NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung HZ15W

 NX2000 HZ15W 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 58 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX2000

 HZ15W NX2000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
31
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (228g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition (228g)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (249g)
35
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX2000
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung NX2000
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