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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
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
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-H30 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2010More recent by 9 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-H30

 HZ50W EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-H30 HZ50W 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung HZ50W
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