Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX300M which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ15W matches up against the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W has outer measurements 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 NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ15W and the NX300M.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.