Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A6000

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A6000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A6000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ15W grades versus the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W comes with exterior 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 A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HZ15W versus the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and A6000.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6000 will produce extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.