Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Casio EX-ZR400 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
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released February 2009
- Also Known as WB550

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR400 was revealed 3 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung HZ15W
EX-ZR400 | HZ15W | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-ZR400
HZ15W | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ15W
EX-ZR400 | HZ15W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and HZ15W.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also Known as | - | WB550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | 500 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $330 |