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FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T205
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm T200 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T200 was announced 23 months after the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the T200 grades versus the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Samsung HZ15W

 T200 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm T200

 HZ15W T200 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T200 and Samsung HZ15W

 T200 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T200 features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm T200 and Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the T200 against the HZ15W.

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T200 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T200 and HZ15W.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm T200 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer T200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T200
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
64
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T200
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T200 and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix T200Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix T200 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as FinePix T205 WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum 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 151 gr (0.33 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 life 180 shots -
Type 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
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $330