Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ10W

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-100 and Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 4 years after the HZ10W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-100 matches up versus the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 and Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-100 compared to the HZ10W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and HZ10W is 83 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-100 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.