Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung HZ30W
EX-ZR10 | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 9 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-ZR10
HZ30W | EX-ZR10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ30W
EX-ZR10 | HZ30W | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |