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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 4 months after the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-Z450 HZ10W 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-Z450

 HZ10W EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-Z450 HZ10W 
ReleasedAugust 2009May 2009Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 provides physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the HZ10W.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z450 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
62
lighter than others in class (128g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-05-14
Body design 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $229 $300