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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was launched 5 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ15W scores against the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony HX50V

 HZ15W HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung HZ15W

 HX50V HZ15W 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2009More recent by 50 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX50V

 HZ15W HX50V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W and the HX50V.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and HX50V.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to render more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
31
manual focus
includes face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (249g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (400 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
Sony HX50V Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (272g)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (249g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX50V
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also Known as WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-23 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 272 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $330 $439