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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-H15 HZ50W 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-H15

 HZ50W EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-H15 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
34
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung HZ50W
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