Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A380
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A380 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
(Full Review)
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty similar but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe HZ15W was launched 6 months prior to the A380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ15W grades vs the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony A380
| HZ15W | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung HZ15W
| A380 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A380
| HZ15W | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ15W vs the A380.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and A380 is 90 and 68 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and A380.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A380 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Also called as | WB550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-02-23 | 2009-08-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| 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, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 lb) | 519g (1.14 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $330 | $899 |
