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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed 9 months later than the HZ15W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-FC150 HZ15W 
RevealedNovember 2009February 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-FC150

 HZ15W EX-FC150 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-FC150 HZ15W 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 features external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 against the HZ15W.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and HZ15W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ15W to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-FC150 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
30
high frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $330