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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Also Known as WB550
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured very close to the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-FS10 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-FS10

 HZ15W EX-FS10 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-FS10 HZ15W 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the HZ15W.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung HZ15W to render more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FS10
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
26
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings - 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $330