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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was announced 3 years earlier than the MV800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ15W scores versus the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung MV800

 HZ15W MV800 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung HZ15W

 MV800 HZ15W 
LaunchedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung MV800

 HZ15W MV800 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ15W compared to the MV800.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and MV800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
31
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
34
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung MV800
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ15W Samsung MV800
Also referred to as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 model - BP70
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $499