Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX99

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ15W was launched 10 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ15W matches up versus the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W has got physical measurements 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 HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W against the HX99.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and HX99.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.