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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX5

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX5 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The HZ15W was brought out 15 months prior to the HX5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ15W matches up versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony HX5

 HZ15W HX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung HZ15W

 HX5 HZ15W 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX5

 HZ15W HX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HZ15W versus the HX5.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and HX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ15W will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Sony HX5
31
manual focus
has face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
Sony HX5 Street photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography advice
Sony HX5 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
Sony HX5 Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
Sony HX5 Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX5
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Also called as WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $275