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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ50W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC150 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the HZ50W and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-FC150 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-FC150

 HZ50W EX-FC150 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-FC150 HZ50W 
ReleasedNovember 2009May 2010Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 and the HZ50W.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and HZ50W.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-16 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 ID NP-40 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $250