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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung HZ15W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was introduced 9 months after the HZ15W and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores versus the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-G1 HZ15W 
AnnouncedNovember 2009February 2009More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-G1

 HZ15W EX-G1 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-G1 HZ15W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the HZ15W.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer EX-G1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
53
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
54
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (249g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
31
manual focus
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (154g)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-18 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $61 $330