Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ15W

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was manufactured 3 months after the HZ15W and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ10W scores vs the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W offers outside 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) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W vs the HZ15W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and HZ15W.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ15W to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.