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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung HZ15W
(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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Samsung HZ15W, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was manufactured 23 months after the HZ15W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZS10 grades versus the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Samsung HZ15W

 EX-ZS10 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Casio EX-ZS10

 HZ15W EX-ZS10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung HZ15W

 EX-ZS10 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the HZ15W.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and HZ15W is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS10 and HZ15W.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS10 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
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great max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung HZ15W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3"
Screen resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 16s
Max shutter speed - 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $120 $330