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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 2 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm JZ100 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm JZ100

 HZ15W Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm JZ100 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the HZ15W.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
68
lighter than others (129 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-02-23
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
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 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $190 $330