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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(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
Sony HX200V
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony HX200V

 HZ15W HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung HZ15W

 HX200V HZ15W 
RevealedMay 2012February 2009Newer by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX200V

 HZ15W HX200V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
31
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
Street photography with Sony HX200V
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
Sony HX200V Travel photography information
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
27
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX200V
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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