Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung HZ50W
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-FC150
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ50W
EX-FC150 | HZ50W | |||
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Released | November 2009 | ![]() | May 2010 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |