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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung HZ15W

 Galaxy Camera 4G HZ15W 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 HZ15W Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ15W

 Galaxy Camera 4G HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the HZ15W.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ15W.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
72
lighter than average (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (249g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
47
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
36
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ15W
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution - 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 16 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
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 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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $550 $330