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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was revealed 10 months earlier than the W370 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HZ15W matches up vs the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W370

 HZ15W W370 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung HZ15W

 W370 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W370

 HZ15W W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W offers exterior dimensions 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W vs the W370.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and W370.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
31
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Sony W370
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Sony W370
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony W370
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Alternative name WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2010-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $230