Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX10

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was unveiled 22 months before the WX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HZ15W matches up vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W features outer measurements 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W and the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and WX10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.