Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also referred to as WB550
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A65
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ15W was launched 7 years prior to the A68 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ15W matches up vs the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony A68
HZ15W | A68 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung HZ15W
A68 | HZ15W | |||
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Introduced | November 2015 | February 2009 | More modern by 81 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A68
HZ15W | A68 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A68 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W against the A68.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and A68.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A68 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ15W | Sony SLT-A68 |
Also Known as | WB550 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-02-23 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 610 grams (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $330 | $581 |