Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W530

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W530, 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 W530 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was revealed 22 months prior to the W530 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ15W matches up vs the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W comes with external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W compared to the W530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and W530.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W530 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.