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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm JX550 HZ15W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm JX550

 HZ15W Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm JX550 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
31
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
34
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung HZ15W
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