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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung HZ15W

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 HZ15W 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2009Newer by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 HZ15W EX-ZR1000 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ15W

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 HZ15W 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the HZ15W.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and HZ15W.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
43
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
31
 has manual focus
 supports face detect focusing
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
68
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (255 grams)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
52
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
50
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery power (470 shots)
 low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
27
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
70
 great battery power (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (255 grams)
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
51
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 great battery power (470 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
40
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (255g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-25 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash modes 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    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 255 grams (0.56 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $572 $330