Casio EX-S12 vs Samsung HZ50W

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-S12 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 16 months prior to the HZ50W making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-S12 grades against the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 and the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and HZ50W.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.