Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX1

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The HZ15W was released 5 months before the WX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ15W scores against the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ15W vs the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and WX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ15W will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.