Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A200
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released February 2009
- Also Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Announced July 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A230
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A200 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ15W was announced 8 months after the A200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HZ15W matches up against the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony A200
HZ15W | A200 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | July 2008 | More modern by 8 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung HZ15W
A200 | HZ15W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A200
HZ15W | A200 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W provides external 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 A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W versus the A200.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and A200.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung HZ15W will resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger HZ15W provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A200 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Also Known as | WB550 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2008-07-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 572g (1.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $330 | $100 |