Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W
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32 Features
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90 Imaging
33 Features
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung HZ10W
EX-S5 | HZ10W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-S5
HZ10W | EX-S5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung HZ10W
EX-S5 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |