Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H400
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
- Also Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H400 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ15W was unveiled 6 years prior to the H400 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ15W grades against the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H400 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony H400
HZ15W | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung HZ15W
H400 | HZ15W | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2009 | Newer by 60 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony H400
HZ15W | H400 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W features outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ15W compared to the H400.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and H400.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H400 to give more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H400 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Alternate name | WB550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz(R) |
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lb) | 628 gr (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $330 | $268 |