Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A100

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is very comparable but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ15W was brought out 2 years after the A100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ15W matches up versus the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W against the A100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and A100.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung HZ15W will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent HZ15W should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.