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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was introduced 22 months before the W570 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ15W grades versus the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W570

 HZ15W W570 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung HZ15W

 W570 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W570

 HZ15W W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W features external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ15W against the W570.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and W570.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Sony W570
31
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (249g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography advice
Sony W570 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
Sony W570 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (249g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony W570
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Alternate name WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-23 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $330 $159