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Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm A150 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was released about the same time to the HZ15W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up vs the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm A150 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm A150

 HZ15W Fujifilm A150 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm A150 HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 features outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A150 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A150 compared to the HZ15W.

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A150 and HZ15W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ15W to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
manual focus
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (249 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
26
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
40
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (249g)
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Fujifilm A150 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical 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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $330