Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX20V

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX20V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HZ15W matches up versus the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W has 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) while the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W vs the HX20V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and HX20V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.