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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 21 months later than the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-H30 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-H30

 HZ10W EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-H30 HZ10W 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the HZ10W.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (249g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (249g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
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 data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 201 gr (0.44 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $709 $300