Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The HZ15W was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HZ15W matches up vs the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W and the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and RX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX1 will provide more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.