Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-5T

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The HZ15W was manufactured 5 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ15W matches up against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W and the NEX-5T.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and NEX-5T.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5T will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.