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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and HZ15W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was revealed 5 months later than the HZ15W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F70EXR matches up versus the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Samsung HZ15W

 F70EXR HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 HZ15W F70EXR 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung HZ15W

 F70EXR HZ15W 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR and the HZ15W.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and HZ15W.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung HZ15W will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
32
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (249 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (249g)
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as FinePix F75EXR WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $330