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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as WB500
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-ZR15 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 33 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-ZR15

 HZ10W EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-ZR15 HZ10W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the HZ10W.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
manual focus
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (325 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
67
good battery life (325 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
35
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest 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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $300