Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as WB550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HZ15W was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB850F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ15W scores against the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung WB850F
HZ15W | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung HZ15W
WB850F | HZ15W | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 35 months | |
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB850F
HZ15W | WB850F | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W comes with external measurements 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 WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ15W versus the WB850F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and WB850F.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung WB850F |
Other name | WB550 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-23 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | 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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $330 | $599 |