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 The Samsung HZ15W packs a 10x zoom into a very compact camera, complete with impressive image quality, 720p video and plenty of manual control. |
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Product Tour | Robust design | Bulky |
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Color | Fairly accurate color | Most color modes oversaturate |
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Noise | Decent noise levels at ISO 400 and below | ISO 800 and up problematically noisy |
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Resolution | Very good sharpness and chromatic aberration | Average distortion |
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Video | Good amount of manual control; allows for optical zoom while filming | So-so performance |
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Playback | Plenty of ways to view files, many printing options | No way to tag images, or use custom folders |
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Hardware | 10x zoom; wide-angle lens | LCD is unimpressive |
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Controls | Manual shooting mode; some control over aperture; auto exposure bracketing | No aperture or shutter priority |
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Design & Handling | Well crafted and proportioned | Menus spread over too many areas |
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