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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was announced 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up against the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm JZ200 HZ15W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm JZ200

 HZ15W Fujifilm JZ200 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm JZ200 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ200 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the HZ15W.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and HZ15W.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JZ200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
68
lighter than others (135g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.70 m
Flash options 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
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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $330