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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was introduced 4 years before the WX80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HZ15W scores versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony WX80

 HZ15W WX80 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung HZ15W

 WX80 HZ15W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX80

 HZ15W WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W vs the WX80.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and WX80.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX80 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
31
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Sony WX80
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (249g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249g)
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony WX80
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Also referred to as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $276