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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 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
  • Alternate Name is WB550
Sony WX150
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony WX150

 HZ15W WX150 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung HZ15W

 WX150 HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX150

 HZ15W WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX150 Portrait photography highlights
31
focusing manually
features face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (249 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (249g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (133g)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
Sony WX150 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (249 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX150
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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