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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-ZR100 HZ15W 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HZ15W EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-ZR100 HZ15W 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the HZ15W.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and HZ15W.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
31
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $330