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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and HZ15W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 4 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm X20 HZ15W 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2009More recent by 51 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm X20

 HZ15W Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm X20 HZ15W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the HZ15W.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and HZ15W is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and HZ15W.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
31
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (270 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
60
great battery (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (270 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm X20Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X20 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
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 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 life 270 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $330