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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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 A100 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched within a month of the HZ15W so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up against the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm A100 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm A100

 HZ15W Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm A100 HZ15W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 provides external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the HZ15W.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and HZ15W.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ15W to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
54
lighter than average (124 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
55
lighter than average (124 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Samsung HZ15W
Other name - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
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
Launch pricing $0 $330