Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V

Here, we are matching up the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was released 3 years before the HX9V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ15W grades vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the HZ15W and the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and HX9V.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.