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The Samsung HZ15W is a compact point-and-shoot digital camera that can record advanced high-definition video. A step up from the Samsung HZ10W, the Samsung HZ15W digital camera records high-definition H.264 videos at a resolution of 720p. In fact, the HZ15W camera also features HDMI connectivity through the use of a cradle so that users can view their video and photos in HD clarity on an HDTV. In addition, the HZ15W digital camera features a 24mm ultra-wide angle Schneider lens with a 10x optical zoom, not to mention an ultra-clear 3” LCD screen. The HZ15W camera also boasts Optical/Digital Image Stabilization, full manual shooting, aperture priority, shutter priority, and an Advanced Picture Mode that gives users the ability to fine tune color tones before image capture. The Samsung HZ15W retails for $329.99 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
MSRP $329.99
Release date March, 2009
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Features
- Compact Point-and-Shoot
- H.264 Video Recording (720p)
- HDMI Connectivity
- 24mm Ultra-Wide Lens
- 10x Optical Zoom
- 3” LCD Screen
- Image Stabilization
- Full Manual Shooting
- Aperture Priority
- Shutter Priority
- Advanced Picture Mode
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Samsung HZ15W
• Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD (Grey)
• HZ15W Black Digital Camera
UPC: 044701010128
EAN: 044701010128
MPN: EC-HZ15WABP/US
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MSRP $349.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- 12x optical zoom
- records video in 720p
- available in black, blue or red
Cons
- Slow continuous shooting mode (less than 1 frame per second)
- Mono sound recording
- No optical zoom while recording video
Samsung HZ15W
vs.
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
MSRP $349.95
Released February, 2009
Pros
- 7x zoom
- available in silver, black, red and amethyst
- easy to use
Cons
- expensive for what it is - a little more money could get a much better camera
- zoom control is not very flexible
- picture quality is poor - high noise, vibration reduction doesn't work
Samsung HZ15W
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Nikon Coolpix S630
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MSRP $350.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- VGA video recording at 30 fps with sound
- compatible with microSD and xD flash storage
Cons
- xD and microSD cards present poor $ for capacity value - limited capacities compared to larger SD/SDHC
- no high definition video
- lacks manual control
Samsung HZ15W
vs.
Olympus Stylus 9000
MSRP $299.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- records video in 720p high definition
- available in silver, black, pink, brown and blue
Cons
- 90-day limited warranty
- uses harder to find, slightly more expensive and less capacious MS Duo flash storage
- battery could last longer; had to spend $38 for the Sony infolithium battery
Samsung HZ15W
vs.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Reviews
May 21, 2009
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Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- high definition 720p video recording
- HDMI connectivity
- affordable price
- dual optical/digital image stabilization
Cons
- slightly too bulky
- manual is a joke
- body build quality does not match the price
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