Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX20

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was launched 4 years before the TX20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ15W matches up versus the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W against the TX20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and TX20.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX20 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.