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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H15 was unveiled 11 months later than the HZ15W so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H15 scores vs the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-H15 HZ15W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-H15

 HZ15W EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-H15 HZ15W 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 features external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 vs the HZ15W.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H15 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX-H15 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung HZ15W
Alternative name - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-02-23
Body design 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection 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 range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $330