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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H20G versus Samsung HZ50W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 5 months later than the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H20G scores vs the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-H20G HZ50W 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-H20G

 HZ50W EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-H20G HZ50W 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010May 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G features physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the HZ50W.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and HZ50W.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography info
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography information
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung HZ50W
Alternate name - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $250