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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
Samsung HZ15W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-ZR400 HZ15W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-ZR400

 HZ15W EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-ZR400 HZ15W 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung HZ15W
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