Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced September 2010
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Other Name is WB500

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung HZ10W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was announced 17 months after the HZ10W making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung HZ10W
EX-Z16 | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-Z16
HZ10W | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ10W
EX-Z16 | HZ10W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the HZ10W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and HZ10W is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and HZ10W.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z16 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z16 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called | - | WB500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 5:4, 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 format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | - | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 0k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $100 | $300 |