Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX2000

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.

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.

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.

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.