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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-100 and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 5 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-100 scores vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-100 HZ15W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-100

 HZ15W EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-100 HZ15W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 against the HZ15W.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and HZ15W is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and HZ15W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-100 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent EX-100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
31
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
63
good battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
40
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (249g)
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-06 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $572 $330