Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ15W was announced 5 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ15W matches up against the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W offers external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W versus the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and NX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.