Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB550
Photography Glossary Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR15 was introduced 2 years after the HZ15W which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung HZ15W
| EX-ZR15 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 35 months |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-ZR15
| HZ15W | EX-ZR15 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung HZ15W
| EX-ZR15 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outer 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 HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the HZ15W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and HZ15W.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also called | - | WB550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $249 | $330 |