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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX500

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 7 years before the NX500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HZ15W grades versus the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung NX500

 HZ15W NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung HZ15W

 NX500 HZ15W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k460kClearer display (+576k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX500

 HZ15W NX500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W features physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ15W versus the NX500.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and NX500.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will result in greater detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
31
manual focus
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
Samsung NX500 Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249g)
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
78
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
34
touch screen
offers face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung NX500
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung NX500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ15W Samsung NX500
Also referred to as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-23 2015-02-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $800