Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ15W

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and HZ15W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was launched 2 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores vs the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F660EXR and HZ15W.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F660EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.