Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W
83 Imaging
37 Features
64 Overall
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90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung HZ15W
EX-100 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-100
HZ15W | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung HZ15W
EX-100 | HZ15W | |||
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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).
Compare the Casio EX-100 and Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |