Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX30
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX30 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HZ15W was released 6 years before the QX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ15W grades vs the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony QX30
HZ15W | QX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung HZ15W
QX30 | HZ15W | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | February 2009 | More recent by 67 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony QX30
HZ15W | QX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W against the QX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and QX30.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony QX30 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Also called as | WB550 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 life | - | 200 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $330 | $348 |