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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 12 months before the DV150F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung DV150F

 EX-ZR15 DV150F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Casio EX-ZR15

 DV150F EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung DV150F

 EX-ZR15 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the DV150F.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and DV150F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (325 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
67
good battery life (325 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (116g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (325 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
34
really wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung DV150F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $150