FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Samsung HZ15W
AX350 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm AX350
HZ15W | AX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung HZ15W
AX350 | HZ15W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |