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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 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
  • Also Known as WB600
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H10 was announced 7 months earlier than the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-H10 matches up vs the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-H10 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-H10

 HZ30W EX-H10 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-H10 HZ30W 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H10 compared to the HZ30W.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and HZ30W.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-H10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-06-11 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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-90 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $280