Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A290
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Superseded the Sony A230
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The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A290, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly close but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ15W was revealed 15 months earlier than the A290 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ15W matches up versus the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony A290
| HZ15W | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Samsung HZ15W
| A290 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A290
| HZ15W | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HZ15W and the A290.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and A290 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and A290.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A290 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Also referred to as | WB550 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-02-23 | 2010-06-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $330 | $600 |