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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung HZ50W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 16 months prior to the HZ50W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-FC100 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-FC100

 HZ50W EX-FC100 
RevealedMay 2010January 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-FC100 HZ50W 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the HZ50W.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and HZ50W.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 model NP-40 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $250