Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX5

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was launched 16 months prior to the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ15W grades against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W and the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.