Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST600

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was unveiled 10 months prior to the ST600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ15W matches up versus the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W provides outside measurements 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 ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W versus the ST600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and ST600.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST600 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.