Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was launched 5 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ15W matches up versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W compared to the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.