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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL120

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was brought out 22 months before the PL120 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HZ15W matches up against the PL120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung PL120

 HZ15W PL120 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung HZ15W

 PL120 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung PL120

 HZ15W PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W has got outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W compared to the PL120.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and PL120.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL120 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
31
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (249g)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Samsung PL120
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (249g)
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
does have external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung PL120
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung PL120
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ15W Samsung PL120
Also called as WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots One -
Launch cost $330 $150