Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was announced 3 years earlier than the MV800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ15W scores versus the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ15W compared to the MV800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and MV800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind in sensor technology.