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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was released 11 months later than the HZ15W and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z2000 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-Z2000

 HZ15W EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z2000 HZ15W 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z2000 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the HZ15W.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and HZ15W.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z2000 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-Z2000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
manual focus
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (249g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
28
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $330