Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W230

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was launched around the same time to the W230 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HZ15W matches up versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ15W against the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and W230.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.