Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung HZ35W

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung HZ35W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was released 14 months later than the HZ35W which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZS15 grades against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the HZ35W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS15 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS15 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.