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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-FC150 HZ10W 
RevealedNovember 2009May 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-FC150

 HZ10W EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-FC150 HZ10W 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung HZ10W
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