Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB35F
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB35F 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
- Released February 2009
- Also Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014
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Here, we are comparing the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ15W was brought out 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HZ15W scores vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung WB35F
| HZ15W | WB35F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung HZ15W
| WB35F | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 59 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB35F
| HZ15W | WB35F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W vs the WB35F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and WB35F.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB35F to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Samsung WB35F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung WB35F |
| Also called as | WB550 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-02-23 | 2014-01-07 |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change 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 | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery ID | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $330 | $130 |