Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX350

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was announced 8 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HZ15W matches up against the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ15W vs the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and HX350.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to deliver greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.