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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB700

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was introduced 22 months earlier than the WB700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ15W matches up versus the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung WB700

 HZ15W WB700 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung HZ15W

 WB700 HZ15W 
LaunchedDecember 2010February 2009More modern by 22 months
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB700

 HZ15W WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W and the WB700.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB700 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
32
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
Samsung WB700 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB700
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung WB700
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ15W Samsung WB700
Also Known as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-23 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) -
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $330 $300