Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W
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![Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z30/Fujifilm-Z30-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ15W front Samsung HZ15W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ15W/Samsung-HZ15W-front.jpg)
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35 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Alternative Name is WB550
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced within a month of the HZ15W so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Samsung HZ15W
Fujifilm Z30 | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm Z30
HZ15W | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Samsung HZ15W
Fujifilm Z30 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the HZ15W.
![Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z30-vs-Samsung-HZ15W-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z30-vs-Samsung-HZ15W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and HZ15W.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung HZ15W to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
![Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z30-vs-Samsung-HZ15W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z30-vs-Samsung-HZ15W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also called | - | WB550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery model | NP-45 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $150 | $330 |