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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed very close to the HZ15W and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-S5 scores versus the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-S5 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-S5

 HZ15W EX-S5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-S5 HZ15W 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions 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-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 and the HZ15W.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and HZ15W is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung HZ15W to provide extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
25
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact 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 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $330