Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W330

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was introduced 10 months before the W330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ15W matches up versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W features exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the HZ15W and the W330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and W330.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W330 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.