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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 4 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Galaxy Camera 2 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 HZ15W Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung HZ15W

 Galaxy Camera 2 HZ15W 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the HZ15W.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HZ15W.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
73
great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (249g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
lighter than average in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung HZ15W
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-02 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283g (0.62 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 life 400 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $330