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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was announced 5 months earlier than the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-G1 scores versus the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-G1 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-G1

 HZ50W EX-G1 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-G1 HZ50W 
RevealedNovember 2009May 2010Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 vs the HZ50W.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and HZ50W.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
53
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (154g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
23
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (154g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (154g)
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-11-18 2010-05-03
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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-800 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $61 $250