Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ15W
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19 Overall
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34 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced March 2009
(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 Known as WB550
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Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and HZ15W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z29 was manufactured very close to the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung HZ15W
| EX-Z29 | HZ15W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-Z29
| HZ15W | EX-Z29 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung HZ15W
| EX-Z29 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the HZ15W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and HZ15W.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ15W will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also called as | - | WB550 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-03-03 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | ||
| Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $79 | $330 |