Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
(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
- Additionally Known as WB500

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung HZ10W
EX-ZR1000 | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-ZR1000
HZ10W | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ10W
EX-ZR1000 | HZ10W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the HZ10W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and HZ10W.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called | - | WB500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 255 grams (0.56 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 life | 470 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $572 | $300 |