Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ15W and Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ15W was revealed 5 months before the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ15W matches up versus the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ15W and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W against the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and TX1.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ15W will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.