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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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 referred to as WB500
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 3 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-ZR400 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 46 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-ZR400

 HZ10W EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-ZR400 HZ10W 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the HZ10W.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and HZ10W.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
71
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (249g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
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
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $300