Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The HZ15W was released 5 years before the RX100 II which is a fairly significant 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 RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HZ15W grades versus the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W features outer 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 RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W vs the RX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and RX100 II.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 II will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.