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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
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
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 3 years earlier than the DV150F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung DV150F

 EX-ZR10 DV150F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Casio EX-ZR10

 DV150F EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung DV150F

 EX-ZR10 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the DV150F.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and DV150F.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
Samsung DV150F Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
34
really wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung DV150F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $150