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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 referred to as WB550
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung NX300M

 HZ15W NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung HZ15W

 NX300M HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k460kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX300M

 HZ15W NX300M 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

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

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
31
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300M Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
has touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (249g)
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ15W Samsung NX300M
Also referred to as WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-23 2013-01-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 331g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $699