Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S980

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was announced very close to the S980 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ15W grades vs the S980 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ15W and Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W against the S980.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and S980.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.