Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W
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33 Features
13 Overall
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![Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z35/Fujifilm-Z35-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ15W front Samsung HZ15W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ15W/Samsung-HZ15W-front.jpg)
90 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed July 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is WB550
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 5 months later than the HZ15W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Samsung HZ15W
Fujifilm Z35 | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm Z35
HZ15W | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung HZ15W
Fujifilm Z35 | HZ15W | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 features external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the HZ15W.
![Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z35-vs-Samsung-HZ15W-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z35-vs-Samsung-HZ15W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and HZ15W.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ15W to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
![Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z35-vs-Samsung-HZ15W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z35-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 Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also called as | - | WB550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 125g (0.28 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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-45A | - |
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $130 | $330 |