Samsung HZ15W (WB550)
The Samsung HZ15W (WB550) is a 2009 compact digital camera with a 1/2.33" CCD sensor (approx. 12.0 MP), a 24-240 mm F3.3-5.8 lens, Dedicated Li-ion power, and SD card storage.
Official image pending.
Used prices vary with condition and accessories. Japanese marketplaces are on the Japanese page.
About the Samsung HZ15W (WB550)
The Samsung HZ15W (WB550) is a travel-oriented zoom compact from February 2009. Its lens spans 24-240mm in 35mm-equivalent terms, a 10x optical range at F3.3-5.8, so one camera handles wide scenery and distant subjects. The sensor is a 1/2.33-inch CCD of about 12 megapixels, and the rear screen is a 3-inch LCD. That zoom range comes with bulk: the body measures 105 x 61 x 37mm and weighs 249g, noticeably thicker than a slim pocket model. Images are stored on SD / SDHC cards, and power comes from a dedicated battery pack. At 37mm thick, it is a camera to carry on a strap or in a small bag rather than a pocket, and at the 240mm end a steady stance helps keep the frame sharp.
Buying one used
With a 10x lens, test the full zoom range for smooth movement and noise. Read the code printed on the dedicated battery and confirm a charger is included. SD / SDHC cards are used.
Overview
| Maker | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | HZ15W (WB550) |
| Released | February 2009 |
Imaging & lens
| Sensor | CCD 1/2.33" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | approx. 12.0 MP |
| Lens | 24-240 mm / F3.3-5.8 |
| Zoom | 10× optical |
| Monitor | 3" LCD |
Power & storage
| Power | Dedicated Li-ion |
|---|---|
| Storage | SD card |
| Weight | 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz) |