Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
- Successor is Sony a5000
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ15W and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ15W was introduced 5 years prior to the NEX-3N which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ15W grades vs the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony NEX-3N
HZ15W | NEX-3N |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung HZ15W
NEX-3N | HZ15W | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 48 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony NEX-3N
HZ15W | NEX-3N | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W has outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ15W and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W vs the NEX-3N.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and NEX-3N.
Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-3N will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Otherwise known as | WB550 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $330 | $399 |