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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H15 was brought out very close to the EX-Z550 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H15 grades versus the EX-Z550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-H15 EX-Z550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-H15

 EX-Z550 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-H15 EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 and the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and EX-Z550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and EX-Z550.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography features
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $149