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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was introduced 7 months later than the HZ10W so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-G1 grades vs the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-G1 HZ10W 
IntroducedNovember 2009May 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-G1

 HZ10W EX-G1 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-G1 HZ10W 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 versus the HZ10W.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and HZ10W.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-G1 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-G1 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (154 grams)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
23
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
54
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (154g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (249g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (154g)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-11-18 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 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 operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $61 $300