Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W
96 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
(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
- Revealed May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was revealed 10 months after the HZ10W and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S7 scores versus the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung HZ10W
EX-S7 | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-S7
HZ10W | EX-S7 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ10W
EX-S7 | HZ10W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S7 versus the HZ10W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and HZ10W.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-S7 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer EX-S7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called as | - | WB500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $140 | $300 |