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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
Sony W710
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W710

 HZ15W W710 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung HZ15W

 W710 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W710

 HZ15W W710 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
32
manual focus
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Sony W710
41
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony W710
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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