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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was launched 12 months before the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-FS10 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-FS10

 HZ30W EX-FS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-FS10 HZ30W 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 and the HZ30W.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ30W to result in more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $280