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Comparison of Samsung HZ15W and Samsung SL420 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung HZ15W ×
Samsung SL420 ×
General
ModelSamsung HZ15WSamsung SL420
BrandSamsungSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.samsung.com
Model numberHZ15WSL420
Camera formatMid-SizedUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)10594
Width (mm)3724
Height (mm)6159
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1210.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)-1.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution-
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 800x592
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4 (H.264 )MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensSchneider - KREUZNACH LensSamsung lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 240.0035.00 - 175.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 42.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)105
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.0
  • 5.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face and Blink DetectionContrast Detect (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF)
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*At 3MP)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*at 3MP)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 16-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection-
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTBD-
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red eye fix
  • slow sync
  • tbd
Flash range descriptionTBDTBD
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)00
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi output
-
Power
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital), High-Definition 720p Video With HDMI Connectivity, Smart Auto / Smart Album-



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