Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ10W

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Samsung HZ10W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was manufactured 21 months later than the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZS10 matches up against the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 has physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS10 versus the HZ10W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and HZ10W is 99 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS10 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.