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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 11 months prior to the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung EX2F

 EX-ZR15 EX2F 
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-ZR15

 EX2F EX-ZR15 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung EX2F

 EX-ZR15 EX2F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the EX2F.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-ZR15 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
67
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (294 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung EX2F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 325 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $478