Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 6 years prior to the QX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ15W grades vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W features outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W and the QX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and QX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony QX1 will deliver more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.