Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we are matching up the Samsung HZ15W and Sony NEX-7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was brought out 3 years before the NEX-7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ15W matches up against the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ15W against the NEX-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and NEX-7 is 90 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and NEX-7.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will result in more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.