Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung HZ15W

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and HZ15W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 23 months after the HZ15W making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.