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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
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
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-ZR1000 HZ10W 
IntroducedSeptember 2012May 2009More recent by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 HZ10W EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-ZR1000 HZ10W 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
31
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
70
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (255g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung HZ10W
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