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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 24 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR15 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-ZR15 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k461kSharper display (+576k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-ZR15 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (325 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
67
good battery life (325 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (325 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 325 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $400