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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 4 months prior to the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-FC100 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-FC100

 HZ10W EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-FC100 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the HZ10W.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ10W to show extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung HZ10W
Other name - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $300