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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SH100

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was manufactured 22 months earlier than the SH100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ15W scores vs the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung SH100

 HZ15W SH100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung HZ15W

 SH100 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung SH100

 HZ15W SH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W has got external 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 SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung SH100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W versus the SH100.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and SH100 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and SH100.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung SH100 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography factors
31
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
Samsung SH100 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (249g)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (249g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
Samsung SH100 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
33
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung SH100
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ15W Samsung SH100
Also called as WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) -
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $200