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Samsung HZ15W

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3.8
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User ratings:
7
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
57 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
9
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3.6 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
25 %
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Pros

  • colors are pleasing and in a standard shooting mode

Cons

  • live up to the specs
  • highlights had a tendency to blow out
  • unremarkable photo quality and frequently frustrating menu and control design

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.8
  • Multi point
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Samsung HZ15W - Pros & Cons

Samsung HZ15W

Pros

  • colors are pleasing and in a standard shooting mode

Cons

  • live up to the specs
  • highlights had a tendency to blow out
  • unremarkable photo quality and frequently frustrating menu and control design
  • makes it open to accidental presses
  • Does the Samsung HZ15W have Touch Screen
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the Samsung HZ15W have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • it does not cost you a cent more

Samsung HZ15W - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Samsung HZ15W - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2654
  • 4000x2248
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x768
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom5.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture5.8
Focal length equiv24 - 240
Focus adjustmentManual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
AutofocusMulti point
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed16.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.7
Flash modes
  • Fill-in Flash
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • self-portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 10
  • 2
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
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Dimensions
Weight7.72 oz
Width4.13 in
Height2.42 in
Depth1.44 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1050.0 mAh
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Other features
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Boosted ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom
Custom white balanceno
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Negative film
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage64.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Maximum memory card size8.0 GB
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • MMC Plus
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes

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Samsung HZ15W Samsung - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.6
Based on 9 reviews
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Samsung HZ15W Samsung HZ15W Review @ Digital Camera Info
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Photoxels
Published: 25.07.2009
Samsung HZ15W Review @ Digital Camera Info

Digital Camera Info has published their review of the Samsung HZ15W [QuickPrice Check], an ultra zoom with “excellent image sharpness” and featuring 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. C…

Samsung HZ15W Review: Samsung WB550 camera
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 18.06.2009
Review: Samsung WB550 camera

This is claimed to be the first 10x superzoom with a 24mm wide angle, but Samsung has tried too hard to satisfy the customer who buys by numbers.

Samsung HZ15W Samsung WB550
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 24.11.2009
Samsung WB550
4.5

Samsung's latest zoom compact offers excellent value for money.

Samsung HZ15W Samsung WB550 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 29.06.2009
Samsung WB550 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Samsung WB550 (also known as the Samsung HZ15W) is the first camera in the World to feature a 24mm ultra wide angle, 10x optical zoom lens. A direct competitor to the Panasonic TZ series of cameras, the 12 megapixel WB550 has some impressive features, including 720p HD movie mode, 3 inch LCD screen, manual shooting mode, and not forgetting that 24-240mm lens. Priced at $329.99 / £299, Gavin Stoker discovers if the Samsung WB550 / HZ15W really can depose the TZ king...

Samsung HZ15W ModSynergy.com - Review 211 - Samsung WB550 Wide-Angle Digital Camera Review @ ModSynergy.com
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modsynergy.com
ModSynergy.com - Review 211 - Samsung WB550 Wide-Angle Digital Camera Review @ ModSynergy.com

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CNET
Published: 05.11.2009
Samsung HZ15W

Samsung HZ15W

Samsung HZ15W Samsung HZ15W Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 23.02.2009
Samsung HZ15W Review | Camera Decision
2.0

Samsung HZ15W is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 24-240 mm F3.3-5.8 lens. Read our HZ15W review to find its pros and cons.

Samsung HZ15W Samsung HZ15W Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 23.02.2009
Samsung HZ15W Review

Samsung HZ15W review, find out how the HZ15W stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Samsung HZ15W Samsung WB550 digital camera
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Pocket-lint
Published: 10.07.2009
Samsung WB550 digital camera
4.0

Fans of photographer Martin Parr who like their images almost unnaturally colour rich will find the Samsung WB550 a deserving companion for the