Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 VI
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34 Features
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75 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released June 2018
- Old Model is Sony RX100 V
- Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") use different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HZ15W was released 10 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ15W grades versus the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony RX100 VI
HZ15W | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung HZ15W
RX100 VI | HZ15W | |||
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Released | June 2018 | February 2009 | More modern by 112 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX100 VI
HZ15W | RX100 VI | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W has 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 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W compared to the RX100 VI.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and RX100 VI.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Also referred to as | WB550 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-23 | 2018-06-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) | 301 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $330 | $1,198 |