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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-S7 HZ10W 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2009Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-S7

 HZ10W EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-S7 HZ10W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung HZ10W
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