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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 9 months after the HZ30W so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-ZR10 HZ30W 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-ZR10

 HZ30W EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-ZR10 HZ30W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the HZ30W.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name - WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $190 $280