Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H400

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.