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FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JX350 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was announced 23 months later than the HZ15W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the JX350 matches up vs the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Samsung HZ15W

 JX350 HZ15W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm JX350

 HZ15W JX350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Samsung HZ15W

 JX350 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 has external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the JX350 versus the HZ15W.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JX350 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher JX350 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography info
Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
56
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
32
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (249g)
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 180 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $330