Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ15W was released 4 years before the WX150 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ15W grades versus the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony WX150
HZ15W | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung HZ15W
WX150 | HZ15W | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX150
HZ15W | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W compared to the WX150.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and WX150.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Also called | WB550 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-23 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 240 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $330 | $300 |