Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5
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36 Features
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung NX5
EX-H15 | NX5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-H15
NX5 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung NX5
EX-H15 | NX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | June 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Samsung NX5 | |
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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 |