Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A300

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A300, 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 A300 (10MP) is fairly similar but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The HZ15W was released 13 months after the A300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HZ15W matches up against the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W comes with external 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 A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W vs the A300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and A300 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and A300.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung HZ15W will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent HZ15W should have a benefit in sensor tech.