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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
Samsung GX-1S
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung GX-1S

 EX-H15 GX-1S 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2006Newer by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k210kSharper screen (+251k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Casio EX-H15

 GX-1S EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung GX-1S

 EX-H15 GX-1S 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
lighter than others in class (605g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung GX-1S
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung GX-1S
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