Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 III

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The HZ15W was revealed 6 years before the RX100 III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ15W grades versus the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W and the RX100 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and RX100 III.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 III will result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind in sensor technology.