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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W800

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W800 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
  • Additionally Known as WB550
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was launched 6 years before the W800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ15W matches up versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony W800

 HZ15W W800 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung HZ15W

 W800 HZ15W 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony W800

 HZ15W W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys physical measurements 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 W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ15W and the W800.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and W800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W800 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
Sony W800 Street photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
Sony W800 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
Sony W800 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Sony W800
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony W800
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also Known as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-23 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 AVI MPEG4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $330 $90