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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and HZ15W (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F200EXR was brought out 3 months later than the HZ15W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores versus the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm F200EXR HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 HZ15W Fujifilm F200EXR 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm F200EXR HZ15W 
RevealedApril 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR has got physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

Check the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR compared to the HZ15W.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and HZ15W.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
lacks RAW files
31
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography info
Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
lacks RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography information
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography features
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
38
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-04-30 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $330