Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Announced October 2015
- Previous Model is Sony RX1R
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony RX1R II
HZ15W | RX1R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung HZ15W
RX1R II | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | February 2009 | Newer by 80 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX1R II
HZ15W | RX1R II | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Other name | WB550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2015-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7952 x 5304 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 14cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) | 507 gr (1.12 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $330 | $3,300 |