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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung HZ15W, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and HZ15W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed very close to the HZ15W and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z270 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-Z270

 HZ15W EX-Z270 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z270 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the HZ15W.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung HZ15W will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
31
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (249 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (249g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $330