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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured around the same time to the HZ15W and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z400 grades against the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z400 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-Z400

 HZ15W EX-Z400 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z400 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the HZ15W.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and HZ15W.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (249g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
37
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $330