Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A390

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The HZ15W was brought out 17 months prior to the A390 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ15W grades vs the A390 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys physical measurements 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 A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A390 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W vs the A390.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and A390 is 90 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and A390.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A390 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.