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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 12 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2800HD grades versus the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung HZ15W

 S2800HD HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HZ15W S2800HD 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ15W

 S2800HD HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while 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).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD against the HZ15W.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and HZ15W is 75 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and HZ15W.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S2800HD provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (249g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging features
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung HZ15W
Also called as FinePix S2900HD WB550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.70 m
Flash options 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $260 $330