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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched at a similar time to the HZ15W so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 scores versus the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-S12 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-S12

 HZ15W EX-S12 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-S12 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 against the HZ15W.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and HZ15W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $119 $330