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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung WB50F

 HZ15W WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung HZ15W

 WB50F HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB50F

 HZ15W WB50F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
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manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (249 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (249g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition in class (207g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (249g)
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ15W Samsung WB50F
Also Known as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-23 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $330 $180