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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung HZ15W

					

					

						
 EX-ZR700 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-ZR700

					

					

						
 HZ15W EX-ZR700 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung HZ15W

					

					

						
 EX-ZR700 HZ15W 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the HZ15W.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and HZ15W.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

						Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
43
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
31
 focusing manually
 provides face detect focusing
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (222g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
52
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
50
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
27
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
70
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (222 grams)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
51
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (222 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash settings 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    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $370 $330