Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX300
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX300 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Launched February 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX200V
- Renewed by Sony HX400V
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Here is a complete review of the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony HX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ15W was announced 5 years prior to the HX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ15W scores against the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony HX300
| HZ15W | HX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Samsung HZ15W
| HX300 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX300
| HZ15W | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HZ15W against the HX300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and HX300.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to produce extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Otherwise known as | WB550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) | 623 gr (1.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $330 | $339 |