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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
Samsung WB850F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung WB850F

 HZ15W WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung HZ15W

 WB850F HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB850F

 HZ15W WB850F 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
31
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (249g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (249g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
40
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung WB850F
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