Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as WB550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ15W was brought out 4 years earlier than the W710 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ15W scores against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W710
HZ15W | W710 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung HZ15W
W710 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W710
HZ15W | W710 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W has external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HZ15W versus the W710.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and W710.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Also called as | WB550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-23 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 114g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 240 pictures |
Battery format | - | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | 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 launch | $330 | $90 |