Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL500

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly close but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was revealed 16 months before the TL500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ15W grades versus the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HZ15W versus the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and TL500.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ15W will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.