Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W690
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W690 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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ15W was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W690 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ15W matches up versus the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W690
| HZ15W | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung HZ15W
| W690 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W690
| HZ15W | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W versus the W690.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and W690.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Also referred to as | WB550 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-23 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $330 | $297 |