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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-Z16 HZ10W 
IntroducedSeptember 2010May 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-Z16

 HZ10W EX-Z16 
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-Z16 HZ10W 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung HZ10W
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