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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced 5 months before the HZ35W so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-H15 matches up against the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-H15 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-H15

 HZ35W EX-H15 
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-H15 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 features physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 against the HZ35W.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $300