Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II

Let's look much closer at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was manufactured 7 years prior to the RX1R II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ15W matches up against the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W versus the RX1R II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and RX1R II.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will produce greater detail due to its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.