Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed May 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
- Launched May 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB500
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The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR300 was released 3 years after the HZ10W which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung HZ10W
| EX-ZR300 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2012 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-ZR300
| HZ10W | EX-ZR300 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung HZ10W
| EX-ZR300 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the HZ10W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and HZ10W.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Also called | - | WB500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-05-22 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 249g (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 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 life | 500 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $329 | $300 |