Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched November 2009
(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
- Revealed May 2009
- Other Name is WB500

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FC150 was revealed 7 months after the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung HZ10W
EX-FC150 | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | November 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-FC150
HZ10W | EX-FC150 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ10W
EX-FC150 | HZ10W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and 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).
Check the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the HZ10W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and HZ10W.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-FC150 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung HZ10W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-11-16 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $350 | $300 |