Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3
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![Samsung HZ15W front Samsung HZ15W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ15W/Samsung-HZ15W-front.jpg)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 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
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Released August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Updated by Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
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The HZ15W was brought out 3 years prior to the NEX-C3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ15W scores against the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony NEX-C3
HZ15W | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung HZ15W
NEX-C3 | HZ15W | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony NEX-C3
HZ15W | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W comes with external dimensions 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-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ15W versus the NEX-C3.
![Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ15W-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.
![Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ15W-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and NEX-C3.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-HZ15W-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ15W-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Also Known as | WB550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2011-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $330 | $343 |