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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TF1

Portability
90 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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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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Portrait Comparison
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
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 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
53
 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
41
 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
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 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
29
 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