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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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 Known as WB550
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was released 3 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX2F scores against the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX2F HZ15W 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2009More recent by 47 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung EX2F

 HZ15W EX2F 
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung HZ15W

 EX2F HZ15W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F offers external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX2F and the HZ15W.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and HZ15W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The EX2F features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The newer EX2F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
31
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
71
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294g)
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung HZ15W
 Samsung EX2FSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung EX2F Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-12-18 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $478 $330