Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we are looking at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ15W was announced 8 years before the RX100 V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ15W grades against the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W has got physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W compared to the RX100 V.

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

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and RX100 V.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.