Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung HZ15W

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and HZ15W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up versus the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the HZ15W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.