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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was launched 3 years before the WX30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ15W matches up versus the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony WX30

 HZ15W WX30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung HZ15W

 WX30 HZ15W 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX30

 HZ15W WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W comes with outside dimensions 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W compared to the WX30.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and WX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
31
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (249 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (249g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (249 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX30
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also Known as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-23 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $330 $259