Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A7R IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ15W was manufactured 11 years before the A7R IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HZ15W matches up versus the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W offers outer measurements 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 A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A7R IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ15W and the A7R IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and A7R IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.