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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung HZ15W and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was introduced 5 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HZ15W matches up against the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony TF1

 HZ15W TF1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung HZ15W

 TF1 HZ15W 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009Fresher by 52 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony TF1

 HZ15W TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ15W and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ15W against the TF1.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and TF1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
31
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony TF1
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also called WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-23 2013-06-21
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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
Battery life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $266