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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and HZ15W (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 3 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm F800EXR HZ15W 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2009Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 HZ15W Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm F800EXR HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR features physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the HZ15W.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and HZ15W.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
44
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
32
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (232g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
50
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-25 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.70 m
Flash modes 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 Built-In 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 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
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 Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $330 $330