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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively similar but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H15 was revealed 4 months before the NX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-H15 matches up against the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-H15 NX5 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-H15

 NX5 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung NX5

 EX-H15 NX5 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 against the NX5.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and NX5 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and NX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-H15 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will offer more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
good battery life (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
24
features face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung NX5
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung NX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
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 life - 400 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $499