Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ15W

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 20 months later than the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the HZ15W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and HZ15W.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.