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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony HX9V

 HZ15W HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung HZ15W

 HX9V HZ15W 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX9V

 HZ15W HX9V 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
31
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
Street photography with Sony HX9V
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (249g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
Sony HX9V Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (249g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
Sony HX9V Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (249g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony HX9V
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-23 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 249g (0.55 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $328