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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 4 months earlier than the HZ10W and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-S12 grades vs the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-S12

		

		

			
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Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
 EX-S12 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 and the HZ10W.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and HZ10W.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S12 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.
	
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
27
 manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
31
 has manual focus
 features face detect autofocus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
55
 lighter than competitors (111g)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
52
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
17
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
26
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
56
 lighter than competitors (111 grams)
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (249g)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
27
 manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
35
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
25
 lighter than competitors (111 grams)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic support
 heavier than competition (249g)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $119 $300