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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was brought out 5 years prior to the RX1R which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ15W scores against the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony RX1R

 HZ15W RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung HZ15W

 RX1R HZ15W 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2009Newer by 52 months
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX1R

 HZ15W RX1R 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W versus the RX1R.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and RX1R.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R will render extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
31
manual focus
has face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
82
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
Street photography with Sony RX1R
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (249g)
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
Sony RX1R Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (249g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
40
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
66
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
Sony RX1R Vlogging information
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (249g)
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX1R
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Also referred to as WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-23 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 482 gr (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $2,798