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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(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
Sony A68
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony A68

 HZ15W A68 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung HZ15W

 A68 HZ15W 
IntroducedNovember 2015February 2009More modern by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
Sony A68 Portrait photography advice
31
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Sony A68
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Sony A68
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (510 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Sony A68
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery life (510 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
Sony A68 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (249g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony A68
 Samsung HZ15WSony SLT-A68
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