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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was manufactured 3 years before the W620 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HZ15W scores against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W620

 HZ15W W620 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung HZ15W

 W620 HZ15W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W620

 HZ15W W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W against the W620.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and W620.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W620 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Sony W620
31
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony W620
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also Known as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-23 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $102