Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V 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
- Alternate Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX100V
- Updated by Sony HX300
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ15W was brought out 4 years before the HX200V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HZ15W matches up against the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony HX200V
HZ15W | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung HZ15W
HX200V | HZ15W | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 39 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX200V
HZ15W | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W provides external measurements 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 HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HZ15W against the HX200V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and HX200V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Also called as | WB550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 | - | 450 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $330 | $480 |