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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was manufactured within a month of the HZ15W so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up against the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm S2000HD HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 HZ15W Fujifilm S2000HD 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm S2000HD HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD offers outer measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S2000HD and 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 based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the HZ15W.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and HZ15W is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ15W to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
38
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography information
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
23
long zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (249g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
30
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
21
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 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
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $330