Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ15W

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and HZ15W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 2 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the HZ15W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HZ15W.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.