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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm Z35 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm Z35

 HZ15W Fujifilm Z35 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm Z35 HZ15W 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (249g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Samsung HZ15W
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