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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung HZ10W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 2 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-ZR100 HZ10W 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2009More modern by 27 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HZ10W EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-ZR100 HZ10W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the HZ10W.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition in class (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (249g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (249g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $300