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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 4 years prior to the DV150F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung DV150F

 EX-Z450 DV150F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Casio EX-Z450

 DV150F EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung DV150F

 EX-Z450 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 provides exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the DV150F.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and DV150F.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
37
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
32
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung DV150F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $150