Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S950
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S950 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
- Alternative Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Let's look more closely at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ15W matches up versus the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony S950
| HZ15W | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung HZ15W
| S950 | HZ15W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony S950
| HZ15W | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W has physical measurements 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 S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W and the S950.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and S950.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ15W to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Otherwise known as | WB550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-23 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $330 | $130 |