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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Alternate Name is WB550
Sony RX1R II
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony RX1R II

 HZ15W RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung HZ15W

 RX1R II HZ15W 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2009Newer by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX1R II

 HZ15W RX1R II 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

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

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography advice
31
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
73
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
63
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R II Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
68
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
Sony RX1R II Vlogging details
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (249g)
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (507 grams)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
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