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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-10 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 4 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-10 grades versus the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung HZ15W

          

          

            
 EX-10 HZ15W 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-10

          

          

            
 HZ15W EX-10 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung HZ15W

          

          

            
 EX-10 HZ15W 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-10 and Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 and the HZ15W.
Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and HZ15W is 83 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and HZ15W.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-10 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The younger EX-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
42
 focusing manually
 offers face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
31
 has manual focus
 offers face detection focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
67
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
52
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-10 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery power (455 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect AF
27
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
65
 great battery power (455 CIPA)
 has focus by touch
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (384g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
54
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (249 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
58
 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 great battery power (455 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
40
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not available
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (249g)
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-10Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-14 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 10.90 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $456 $330