Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung HZ15W
| W320 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W320
| HZ15W | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Sony 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 |