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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 4 months before the HZ10W and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S5 grades versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-S5 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-S5

 HZ10W EX-S5 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-S5 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 vs the HZ10W.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and HZ10W is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung HZ10W to deliver extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
25
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
53
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (249g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact 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 9MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $300