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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung HZ15W

 Galaxy Camera 3G HZ15W 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 HZ15W Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung HZ15W

 Galaxy Camera 3G HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the HZ15W.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
31
has manual focus
has face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (249g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
36
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung HZ15W
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution - 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $606 $330