Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX210
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX210 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
- Additionally Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Successor is Samsung NX300
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe HZ15W was manufactured 4 years before the NX210 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ15W scores versus the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung NX210
| HZ15W | NX210 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung HZ15W
| NX210 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX210
| HZ15W | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W compared to the NX210.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and NX210.
Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Samsung NX210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung NX210 |
| Also Known as | WB550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2009-02-23 | 2012-08-14 |
| Physical type | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| 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 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $330 | $625 |