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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-10 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 4 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-10 scores against the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-10 HZ10W 
IntroducedNovember 2013May 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-10

 HZ10W EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-10 HZ10W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-10 vs the HZ10W.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and HZ10W is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-10 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger EX-10 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
31
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
67
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (384 grams)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (455 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
65
good battery pack (455 per charge)
has touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (384 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (384 grams)
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than others (249g)
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-10Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-14 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m -
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 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 455 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $456 $300