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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 12 months before the ST150F so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung ST150F

 EX-ZR15 ST150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-ZR15

 ST150F EX-ZR15 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST150F

 EX-ZR15 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside 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) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the ST150F.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and ST150F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor 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 ST150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (325 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
67
good battery power (325 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
30
rather wide (25mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST150F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $300