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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm Z37 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm Z37

 HZ15W Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm Z37 HZ15W 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung HZ15W
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