Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST150F
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST150F 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
- Alternate Name is WB550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The HZ15W was revealed 4 years prior to the ST150F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ15W grades vs the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung ST150F
HZ15W | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung HZ15W
ST150F | HZ15W | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST150F
HZ15W | ST150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W comes with external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W against the ST150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and ST150F.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung ST150F |
Also Known as | WB550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-23 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $300 |