Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ15W

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 4 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the HZ15W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and HZ15W.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.