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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX300

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was brought out 5 years before the WX300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ15W matches up against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony WX300

 HZ15W WX300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung HZ15W

 WX300 HZ15W 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX300

 HZ15W WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W has external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W compared to the WX300.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and WX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
31
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Sony WX300
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (249g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Sony WX300
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX300
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also called as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-23 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $330 $330