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Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 2013
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
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP200 versus Samsung HZ15W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was brought out 4 years after the HZ15W which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades against the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm XP200 HZ15W 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm XP200

 HZ15W Fujifilm XP200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm XP200 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP200 has got external measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP200 versus Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the HZ15W.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and HZ15W.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP200 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
66
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
45
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP200
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-22 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232 grams (0.51 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $330