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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was introduced 10 months before the ST80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ15W scores versus the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung ST80

 HZ15W ST80 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung HZ15W

 ST80 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST80

 HZ15W ST80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HZ15W against the ST80.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and ST80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and ST80.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST80 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
32
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
Samsung ST80 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (249 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
Samsung ST80 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
Samsung ST80 Travel photography features
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (249g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
has focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
39
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (249g)
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST80
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung ST80
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ15W Samsung ST80
Otherwise known as WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 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
White balance 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $330 $249