Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010
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On this page, we are comparing the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ15W was announced 10 months earlier than the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ15W matches up versus the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony TX7
| HZ15W | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung HZ15W
| TX7 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony TX7
| HZ15W | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W vs the TX7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and TX7.
All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung HZ15W will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Also Known as | WB550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-02-23 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $330 | $300 |