Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ10W
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
90 Imaging
32 Features
27 Overall
30
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Introduced August 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
- Revealed May 2009
- Additionally Known as WB500
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z280 was released 4 months later than the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung HZ10W
| EX-Z280 | HZ10W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-Z280
| HZ10W | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung HZ10W
| EX-Z280 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 and the HZ10W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and HZ10W.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z280 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-80 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $180 | $300 |