Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A65

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.