Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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68 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H15 versus Samsung GX-1S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-H15 was manufactured 4 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-H15 scores against the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung GX-1S
EX-H15 | GX-1S | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2006 | Newer by 49 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+251k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Casio EX-H15
GX-1S | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung GX-1S
EX-H15 | GX-1S | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 features outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H15 versus Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the GX-1S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and GX-1S is 93 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and GX-1S.
All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H15 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-H15 will result in extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-H15 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Samsung GX-1S |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2006-01-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161 gr (0.35 lb) | 605 gr (1.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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-90 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $850 |