Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W
95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung HZ10W, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and HZ10W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z29 was manufactured 2 months prior to the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung HZ10W
EX-Z29 | HZ10W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-Z29
HZ10W | EX-Z29 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung HZ10W
EX-Z29 | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the HZ10W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and HZ10W.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult.

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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also Known as | - | WB500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $79 | $300 |