Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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-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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung HZ15W
EX-G1 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | February 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-G1
HZ15W | EX-G1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung HZ15W
EX-G1 | HZ15W | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |