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FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV205
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Known as WB550
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was introduced 23 months later than the HZ15W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AV200 matches up vs the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Samsung HZ15W

 AV200 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm AV200

 HZ15W AV200 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung HZ15W

 AV200 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the AV200 against the HZ15W.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and HZ15W.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm AV200 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern AV200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
56
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as FinePix AV205 WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $330