Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A450

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 10 months earlier than the A450 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ15W scores against the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W has outer measurements 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 A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W compared to the A450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and A450.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A450 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.