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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(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
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-S200 HZ15W 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-S200

 HZ15W EX-S200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-S200 HZ15W 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
42
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Samsung HZ15W
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