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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was introduced 3 years earlier than the WB750 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ15W scores versus the WB750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung WB750

 HZ15W WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Samsung HZ15W

 WB750 HZ15W 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB750

 HZ15W WB750 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ15W against the WB750.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WB750 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and WB750.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB750 to give greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography details
32
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (13MP)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
Samsung WB750 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (249 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (249 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (193g)
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (249 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB750
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung WB750
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ15W Samsung WB750
Also called as WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-23 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $339