Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Launched November 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-10 and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and HZ30W (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

The EX-10 was launched 3 years after the HZ30W which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-10 matches up vs the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Samsung HZ30W
EX-10 | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 47 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-10
HZ30W | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Samsung HZ30W
EX-10 | HZ30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-10 and Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 and the HZ30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and HZ30W is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and HZ30W.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-10 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The fresher EX-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Samsung HZ30W |
Other name | - | WB600 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-11-14 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 250 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.90 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384 gr (0.85 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 455 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-130A | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $456 | $280 |