Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A900

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.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The 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.

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.

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.

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.