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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung HZ15W
(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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and HZ15W (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F750EXR grades versus the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm F750EXR HZ15W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 HZ15W Fujifilm F750EXR 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm F750EXR HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F750EXR has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR against the HZ15W.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F750EXR and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F750EXR and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F750EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F750EXR will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F750EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
31
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (234g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F750EXR and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix F750EXRSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $445 $330