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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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 Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 13 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-ZR15 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Galaxy Camera EX-ZR15 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-ZR15 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 features external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (325 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
67
good battery power (325 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (300g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (325 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $249 $450