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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3

Portability
90 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(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
(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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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony G3

		

		

			
 HZ15W G3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung HZ15W

		

		

			
 G3 HZ15W 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony G3

		

		

			
 HZ15W G3 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).
Examine the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung HZ15W vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
32
 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
26
 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
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
53
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (249g)
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Sony G3
27
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
23
 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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Travel Comparison
 Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
 Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
54
 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)
50
 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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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 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
36
 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 Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Sony G3
29
 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)
27
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony G3
 Samsung HZ15WSony 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