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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung HZ15W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was announced 18 months after the HZ15W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z800 grades against the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z800 HZ15W 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-Z800

 HZ15W EX-Z800 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z800 HZ15W 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 offers outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the HZ15W.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and HZ15W.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z800 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z800 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (249g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $330