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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T900

Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ15W and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was revealed very close to the T900 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ15W scores against the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony T900

		

		

			
 HZ15W T900 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung HZ15W

		

		

			
 T900 HZ15W 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony T900

		

		

			
 HZ15W T900 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W provides external 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) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ15W and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ15W vs the T900.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T900 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and T900.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
31
 focusing manually
 features face detect focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
52
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competitors (249 grams)
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
 Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
27
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
24
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
Sony T900 Travel photography details
54
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (249 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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 has built in flash
 no Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than competitors (249 grams)
28
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony T900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony T900
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also referred to as WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-23 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 recording    
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $300