Canon G5 X vs Samsung HZ15W

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G5 X versus Samsung HZ15W, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the G5 X (1") and HZ15W (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X was revealed 6 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G5 X matches up vs the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X provides outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G5 X compared to the HZ15W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and HZ15W is 85 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G5 X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G5 X will deliver more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G5 X provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.