Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched July 2009
(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
- Released February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB550
Photography Glossary Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm A170 was introduced 5 months after the HZ15W which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung HZ15W
| Fujifilm A170 | HZ15W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm A170
| HZ15W | Fujifilm A170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung HZ15W
| Fujifilm A170 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the HZ15W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and HZ15W.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung HZ15W to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Alternate name | - | WB550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor 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 | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $80 | $330 |