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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ30W 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 HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced very close to the HZ30W so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-H15 grades versus the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-H15 HZ30W 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-H15

 HZ30W EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-H15 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 offers outer 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 HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 vs the HZ30W.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and HZ30W.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 161 gr (0.35 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $280