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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was revealed 5 years earlier than the QX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ15W scores versus the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony QX10

 HZ15W QX10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung HZ15W

 QX10 HZ15W 
LaunchedSeptember 2013February 2009More recent by 55 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony QX10

 HZ15W QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ15W versus the QX10.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and QX10.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony QX10 to render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
31
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
Sony QX10 Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
Sony QX10 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Sony QX10
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
Sony QX10 Landscape photography information
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Sony QX10
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (249g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony QX10
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Also referred to as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Released 2009-02-23 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Display resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $330 $250