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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung HZ10W

 EX-ZR700 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 46 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Casio EX-ZR700

 HZ10W EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung HZ10W

 EX-ZR700 HZ10W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the HZ10W.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
70
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung HZ10W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $370 $300