Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ50W

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 16 months earlier than the HZ50W which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-FS10 scores vs the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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-FS10 and Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the HZ50W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and HZ50W.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung HZ50W to offer greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.