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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was unveiled 17 months later than the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-H20G scores vs the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-H20G HZ10W 
ReleasedSeptember 2010May 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-H20G

 HZ10W EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-H20G HZ10W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G has external dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the HZ10W.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H20G to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger EX-H20G will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (216g)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $300