Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
25
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
32
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
32
Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
(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
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
(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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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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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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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 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm Z30
| HZ15W | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
lighter than competition (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
lighter than competition (110g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |