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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Alternate Name is WB550
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ15W was released 12 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HZ15W scores vs the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony ZV-1

 HZ15W ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung HZ15W

 ZV-1 HZ15W 
RevealedMay 2020February 2009Fresher by 137 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony ZV-1

 HZ15W ZV-1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W versus the ZV-1.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
32
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
85
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
81
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
86
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung HZ15WSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony ZV-1
Also called as WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-23 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $330 $750