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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a extended review of the Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB800F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ15W matches up vs the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung WB800F

 HZ15W WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung HZ15W

 WB800F HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
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Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB800F

 HZ15W WB800F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ15W compared to the WB800F.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and WB800F.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
31
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (249g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (249g)
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ15W Samsung WB800F
Also Known as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-23 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 249g (0.55 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $300