Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB2200F

Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung WB2200F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was revealed 5 years earlier than the WB2200F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HZ15W matches up versus the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung WB2200F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W versus the WB2200F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and WB2200F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB2200F to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.