Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
32
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
32
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3 Key Specs
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is WB550
Sony G3
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(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
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The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ15W was revealed 2 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ15W scores versus the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony G3
| HZ15W | G3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung HZ15W
| G3 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony G3
| HZ15W | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ15W compared to the G3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and G3.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung HZ15W to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.
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manual focus
features face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony G3 Street photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (249g)
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports photography with Sony G3
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Sony G3
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (249g)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Also called | WB550 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $330 | $200 |