Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7

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.

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.

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).

Look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.