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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Introduced June 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was revealed 4 months after the HZ15W and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H10 scores against the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-H10 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-H10

 HZ15W EX-H10 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-H10 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJune 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H10 vs the HZ15W.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and HZ15W.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
57
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (249g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (249g)
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-06-11 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $330