Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX10V

Let's look more closely at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was released 4 years before the HX10V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ15W scores versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ15W and the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX10V to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.