Nikon D2X vs Samsung HZ15W

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      BrandNikonSamsung
      ModelD2XHZ15W
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1X
      Successor ModelNikon D2Xs
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels12.84 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 80080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14244000 x 2654, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768
      Image Aspect Ratios3:216:9, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 240 mm
      Optical Zoom10x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution235k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.86x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x
      Shutter Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec16 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Auto
      Auto & Red-eye reduction
      Fill-in flash
      Slow sync
      Flash off
      Red eye fix
      Flash Range4.70 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Manual, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      DxO Low Light ISO476
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range10.9
      DxO Overall Score59
      Video Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Dimensions158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Battery PackSLB-10A
      Internal Storage30 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
      Other Nikon D2X Samsung HZ15W
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Optional AccessoriesWireless Transmitter WT-2/2A / WT-1/1A, Extended Range Antenna WA-E1, AC AdaptorEH-6, Type-E Focusing Screen, Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-17C series, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600, Nikon Capture 4 (Version 4.2) software, CompactFlash" card


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