Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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70 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed May 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5500

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H15 versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was revealed 3 months before the HZ50W which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-H15 scores against the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung HZ50W
EX-H15 | HZ50W | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-H15
HZ50W | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ50W
EX-H15 | HZ50W | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H15 versus Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 and the HZ50W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and HZ50W.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Samsung HZ50W |
Also referred to as | - | WB5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-05-03 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161g (0.35 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-90 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $250 |