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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was unveiled 20 months after the HZ15W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H20G grades vs the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-H20G HZ15W 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-H20G

 HZ15W EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-H20G HZ15W 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G features physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the HZ15W.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H20G to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-H20G provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (216g)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (216 grams)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $330