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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X10 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and HZ15W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm X10 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2009Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm X10

 HZ15W Fujifilm X10 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm X10 HZ15W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the HZ15W.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and HZ15W is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and HZ15W.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The newer Fujifilm X10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
49
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
31
manual focus
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (350g)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery (270 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
60
great battery (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (350g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
32
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (350 grams)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm X10Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X10 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-11 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $330