Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX50V

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

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).

See the Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.