Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST100
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST100 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
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On this page, we are looking at the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ15W was released 10 months before the ST100 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ15W grades versus the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung ST100
| HZ15W | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung HZ15W
| ST100 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST100
| HZ15W | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ15W compared to the ST100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and ST100.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST100 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung ST100 |
| Also called as | WB550 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,152k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $330 | $250 |