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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 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
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ15W, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was announced 20 months later than the HZ15W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z16 HZ15W 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-Z16

 HZ15W EX-Z16 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z16 HZ15W 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 against the HZ15W.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and HZ15W is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and HZ15W.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-Z16 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography details
Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3 inch
Resolution of display 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $330