Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A9 II

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was released 11 years earlier than the A9 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HZ15W scores versus the A9 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W and the A9 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and A9 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and A9 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind in sensor tech.