Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ15W was launched 7 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ15W grades versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W against the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and WX500.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.