Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2010
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Also Known as WB550

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-S200 was released 18 months later than the HZ15W making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-S200 grades against the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung HZ15W
EX-S200 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-S200
HZ15W | EX-S200 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung HZ15W
EX-S200 | HZ15W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 features outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S200 and the HZ15W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and HZ15W.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S200 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher EX-S200 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also called | - | WB550 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-03 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 model | NP-120 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $330 |