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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 5 months later than the HZ15W so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 HZ15W Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the HZ15W.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HZ15W.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ15W to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography features
Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (260 grams)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (260 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
26
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (260 grams)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by RP (Real Photo) 3D -
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
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 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 gr (0.57 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $330