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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-Z29 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-Z29

 HZ10W EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-Z29 HZ10W 
IntroducedMarch 2009May 2009Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
31
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung HZ10W
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