Nikon D2X vs Samsung HZ15W

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D2X and the Samsung HZ15W, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D2X was introduced in June 2005 and Samsung HZ15W was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D2X Highlights

      • 12.4 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 800 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 235k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Samsung HZ15W Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D2X
      4. Advantage of Samsung HZ15W
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D2X and Samsung HZ15W.

      PROS

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 59
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Nikon D2X

      Nikon D2X
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D2X over Samsung HZ15W.

      Nikon D2X vs Samsung HZ15W
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.4 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 16 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D2X.

      Nikon D2H
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D3
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D3X
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon D2Xs
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Nikon D4s
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D6
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D5
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Advantage of Samsung HZ15W

      Samsung HZ15W
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung HZ15W over Nikon D2X.

      Nikon D2X vs Samsung HZ15W
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 800 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 vs 4000 x 3000
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 235k dot vs 460k dot
      Live View vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Lighter 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) vs 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 30 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung HZ15W.

      Olympus E-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Nikon P530
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon D300
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm S8600
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus E-3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Sony DSLR-A550
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T5
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Sony a7S II
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      Full Frame

      12.2 MP

      Nikon D5100
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Panasonic ZS200
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100
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      Medium format

      102 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      WEAKNESSES Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
        Low Resolution Sensor12.4 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen235k dot460k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D2X has a 2.5" screen with 235k dot resolution and Samsung HZ15W has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D2X

      Nikon D2X has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.86x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung HZ15W.

      Sensor

      Nikon D2X features a 12.4 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 372.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 800 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Samsung HZ15W features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D2X can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Samsung HZ15W can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2654, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Samsung HZ15W

      Samsung HZ15W has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Samsung HZ15W comes with SLB-10A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D2X has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Samsung HZ15W has a single SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D2X has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D2X, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung HZ15W. Nikon D2X can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Samsung HZ15W has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.70 m. Nikon D2X has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D2X.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D2X body has dimensions of 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39") and Samsung HZ15W body has dimensions of 105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46"). Nikon D2X weighs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) and Samsung HZ15W weighs 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz).

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      158 mm

      150 mm

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      105 mm

      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D2X and Samsung HZ15W

      Nikon D2X and Samsung HZ15W for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      GOOD
      76
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      GOOD
      71
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D2X and Samsung HZ15W and give them scores of 59 and 54 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 59
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D2X

      Samsung HZ15W

      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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