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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Released August 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was brought out 6 months later than the HZ15W and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z450 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-Z450

 HZ15W EX-Z450 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z450 HZ15W 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the HZ15W.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and HZ15W.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
manual focus
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors (128g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
62
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $229 $330