Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A3000

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 5 years prior to the A3000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ15W matches up versus the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W features 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) while the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W against the A3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and A3000 is 90 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and A3000.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A3000 will offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.