Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the HZ15W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ15W.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G provides a benefit in sensor tech.