Leica X2 vs Samsung HZ15W

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Leica X2 versus Samsung HZ15W, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the X2 (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The X2 was revealed 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X2 grades against the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X2 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are provided at Leica X2 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica X2 features outer measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the X2 compared to the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X2 and HZ15W is 83 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X2 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X2 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica X2 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent X2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.