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Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was brought out 12 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm JV150 HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm JV150

 HZ15W Fujifilm JV150 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm JV150 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has proportions 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 vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the HZ15W.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JV150 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JV150 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JV150
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
25
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $330