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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Successor is Sony A68
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 3 years prior to the A65 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HZ15W scores versus the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony A65

 HZ15W A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung HZ15W

 A65 HZ15W 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2009Fresher by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A65

 HZ15W A65 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys exterior 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 A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W and the A65.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and A65.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A65 will provide more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
Sony A65 Portrait photography features
31
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
Street photography with Sony A65
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (249 grams)
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
Sony A65 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Sony A65
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Sony A65
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
Sony A65 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (249g)
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony A65
 Samsung HZ15WSony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony SLT-A65
Also called WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-23 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lb) 622 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $330 $700