Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX5

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung HZ15W and Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 12 months before the TX5 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ15W scores versus the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ15W and Sony TX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W vs the TX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and TX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ15W will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.