Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 VII

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was introduced 11 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ15W matches up against the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W versus the RX100 VII.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will result in extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.