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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H20

Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H20 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was launched 2 months prior to the H20 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ15W matches up versus the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony H20

		

		

			
 HZ15W H20 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung HZ15W

		

		

			
 H20 HZ15W 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony H20

		

		

			
 HZ15W H20 
LaunchedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W has physical dimensions 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 H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W vs the H20.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H20 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and H20.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung HZ15W to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 comes with face detect focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
27
 focusing manually
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
Street photography with Sony H20
52
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (249g)
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
27
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
54
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
 flash built-in
 great zoom (380mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (250 grams)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
40
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
36
 focusing manually
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
23
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than average (250g)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony H20
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Alternate name WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $249