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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 6 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z90 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-Z90

 HZ15W EX-Z90 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-Z90 HZ15W 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the HZ15W.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Samsung HZ15W Street photography info
55
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (249g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
28
focusing manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $330