Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ15W
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as WB550

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
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.

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung HZ15W
Fujifilm F550 EXR | HZ15W | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
HZ15W | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung HZ15W
Fujifilm F550 EXR | HZ15W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
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.

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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Samsung HZ15W |
Alternative name | - | WB550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 158 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $450 | $330 |