Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung HZ50W

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was manufactured 14 months earlier than the HZ50W making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ15W matches up against the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W and the HZ50W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.