Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST6500

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was manufactured 23 months before the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ15W grades against the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W has outside 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 ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W versus the ST6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and ST6500.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind in sensor tech.