FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Samsung HZ15W
F80EXR | HZ15W | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm F80EXR
HZ15W | F80EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Samsung HZ15W
F80EXR | HZ15W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |