Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung MV800
HZ15W | MV800 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung HZ15W
MV800 | HZ15W | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung MV800
HZ15W | MV800 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |