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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A77

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A77 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A700
  • Successor is Sony A77 II
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A77 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A77, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A77 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ15W scores against the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony A77

 HZ15W A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung HZ15W

 A77 HZ15W 
RevealedOctober 2011February 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A77

 HZ15W A77 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ15W vs the A77.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and A77 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and A77.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A77 will deliver extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Sony A77
31
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Sony A77 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
Sony A77 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery life (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
Sony A77 Landscape photography factors
40
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery life (470 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
Sony A77 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (249g)
76
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony A77
 Samsung HZ15WSony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony SLT-A77
Also Known as WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-23 2011-10-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 12.00 m
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 732 gr (1.61 pounds)
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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $900