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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Samsung HZ15W [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 ×
Samsung HZ15W ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Samsung HZ15W
BrandSonySamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberW730HZ15W
Camera formatUltra CompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)93105
Width (mm)2337
Height (mm)5261
Weight (g)122-
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.112
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.34-
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
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Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural soundMPEG-4 (H.264 )
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 8 elements in 7 groups, including 5 aspheric elementsSchneider - KREUZNACH Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 200.0024.00 - 240.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 36.002.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)810
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detect with Face and Blink Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*At 3MP)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1 (white fluorescent lighting)
  • fluorescent 2 (natural white fluorescent lighting)
  • fluorescent 3 (day white fluorescent lighting)
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 21/1500 - 16
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotMulti, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene modes: High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Soft Skin, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, FireworksTBD
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 2.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 2.0m (T)TBD
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)00
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multiuse terminal (av(composite)/usb)
  • hdmi output
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BNProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, 720p HD movies, 360 Sweep Panorama mode, Advanced Flash mode, Beauty EffectDual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital), High-Definition 720p Video With HDMI Connectivity, Smart Auto / Smart Album



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