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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was revealed 10 months before the W320 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ15W scores against the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W320

 HZ15W W320 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung HZ15W

 W320 HZ15W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W320

 HZ15W W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W comes with outer 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) and the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ15W vs the W320.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and W320.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W320 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
31
manual focus
features face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony W320
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also called WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.55 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $330 $269