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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the HZ10W so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FS10 grades vs the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-FS10 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-FS10

 HZ10W EX-FS10 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-FS10 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the HZ10W.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung HZ10W to resolve greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
25
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
26
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung HZ10W
Other name - WB500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact 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
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $300