Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is WB550

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was manufactured 23 months after the HZ15W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up against the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung HZ15W
EX-H30 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-H30
HZ15W | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung HZ15W
EX-H30 | HZ15W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the HZ15W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and HZ15W.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also called as | - | WB550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $709 | $330 |