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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX220

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX220 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was released 6 years prior to the WX220 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HZ15W grades versus the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony WX220

 HZ15W WX220 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung HZ15W

 WX220 HZ15W 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX220

 HZ15W WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W against the WX220.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and WX220.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX220 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
31
manual focus
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
Sony WX220 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (249g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
Sony WX220 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Sony WX220
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (249 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX220
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also referred to as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-23 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $330 $198