Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A900
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed October 2008
- Replacement is Sony A99
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A900 Overview
Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ15W was introduced 5 months later than the A900 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HZ15W matches up versus the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A900 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony A900
HZ15W | A900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung HZ15W
A900 | HZ15W | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A900
HZ15W | A900 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | October 2008 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ15W against the A900.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and A900.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A900 will provide extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A900 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Also called | WB550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-02-23 | 2008-10-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect 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 range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
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, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 895g (1.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 880 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | One | Two |
Price at launch | $330 | $2,736 |