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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 4 months after the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades against the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-Z90 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-Z90

 HZ10W EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-Z90 HZ10W 
ReleasedAugust 2009May 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications 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, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the HZ10W.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and HZ10W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-Z90 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $300