Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also Known as WB550
Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung HZ15W
Fujifilm JX550 | HZ15W | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm JX550
HZ15W | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung HZ15W
Fujifilm JX550 | HZ15W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the HZ15W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and HZ15W.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also referred to as | - | WB550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 gr (0.25 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $330 |