Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB550
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W220
HZ15W | W220 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung HZ15W
W220 | HZ15W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W220
HZ15W | W220 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | January 2009 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W220 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 |