Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Revealed May 2010
- Also Known as WB5500
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-H30 was brought out 9 months later than the HZ50W so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-H30 grades vs the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung HZ50W
EX-H30 | HZ50W | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | May 2010 | More recent by 9 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-H30
HZ50W | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung HZ50W
EX-H30 | HZ50W | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 against the HZ50W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and HZ50W.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung HZ50W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | 426 gr (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-130 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $709 | $250 |