Samsung HZ15W vs Sony a1

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was released 13 years prior to the a1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ15W matches up against the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W and the a1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and a1 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and a1.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 38MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.