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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was brought out 2 months later than the W220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ15W scores vs the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W220

 HZ15W W220 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung HZ15W

 W220 HZ15W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W220

 HZ15W W220 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W offers outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W and the W220.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and W220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
31
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (249g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Sony W220
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (249g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony W220
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Otherwise known as WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-23 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $160