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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(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
Sony TX7
(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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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony TX7

 HZ15W TX7 
Display typeFixed 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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
supports face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (249g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (249g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony TX7
 Samsung HZ15WSony 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