Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H90

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung HZ15W and Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was introduced 4 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ15W grades versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ15W and Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W compared to the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and H90.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind in sensor technology.