Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX10 III

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ15W was introduced 8 years earlier than the RX10 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ15W grades against the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W has got outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W against the RX10 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and RX10 III is 90 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and RX10 III.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 III will render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind in sensor tech.