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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500 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
  • Alternate Name is WB550
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Superseded the Sony WX350
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony WX500

 HZ15W WX500 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung HZ15W

 WX500 HZ15W 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2009Fresher by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX500

 HZ15W WX500 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
Sony WX500 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (249g)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
Sony WX500 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery (360 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (236g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
Sony WX500 Landscape photography information
41
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery (360 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
Sony WX500 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX500
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Also Known as WB550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-23 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.55 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $348