Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A350

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was released 9 months later than the A350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ15W grades against the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W provides external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W and the A350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and A350.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A350 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger HZ15W is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.