Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W620
HZ15W | W620 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung HZ15W
W620 | HZ15W | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W620
HZ15W | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W620 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |