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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F85EXR
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly well matched but the F80EXR (1/2") and HZ15W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was revealed 16 months after the HZ15W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the F80EXR matches up versus the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Samsung HZ15W

 F80EXR HZ15W 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 HZ15W F80EXR 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Samsung HZ15W

 F80EXR HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the F80EXR and the HZ15W.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and HZ15W.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The F80EXR offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The fresher F80EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
32
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (210g)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography features
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (210 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (210g)
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Samsung HZ15W
Also called as FinePix F85EXR WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $330