Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX100V

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was unveiled 22 months earlier than the TX100V making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ15W grades against the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W against the TX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and TX100V.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.