Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe Fujifilm Z37 was announced 5 months after the HZ15W and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung HZ15W
Fujifilm Z37 | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm Z37
HZ15W | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung HZ15W
Fujifilm Z37 | HZ15W | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 offers physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z37 versus Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the HZ15W.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and HZ15W.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung HZ15W to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also called | - | WB550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface 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 Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $130 | $330 |