Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S2000
90 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S2000 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
- Also referred to as WB550
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ15W was brought out 10 months prior to the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ15W grades against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony S2000
| HZ15W | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung HZ15W
| S2000 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony S2000
| HZ15W | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ15W compared to the S2000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and S2000.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ15W to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Also referred to as | WB550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-23 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $330 | $225 |
