Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S980
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34 Features
31 Overall
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34 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S980 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB550
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S980 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S980 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony S980
HZ15W | S980 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung HZ15W
S980 | HZ15W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony S980
HZ15W | S980 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony S980 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Other name | WB550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical 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 All around 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 | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $330 | $300 |