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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was brought out 23 months later than the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the AX350 grades against the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Samsung HZ15W

 AX350 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm AX350

 HZ15W AX350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung HZ15W

 AX350 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the AX350 against the HZ15W.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and HZ15W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher AX350 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as FinePix AX355 WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options 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
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
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 All around 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 -
Form of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $330