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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
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
  • Also referred to as WB550
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 16 months after the HZ15W making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JZ500 grades against the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung HZ15W

 JZ500 HZ15W 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm JZ500

 HZ15W JZ500 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung HZ15W

 JZ500 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst 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 JZ500 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 and the HZ15W.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and HZ15W.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern JZ500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
manual focus
has face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
67
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung HZ15W
Also called FinePix JZ505 WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $330