Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W
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36 Features
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36 Features
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Launched May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-S200 was launched 4 months after the HZ50W and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-S200 matches up against the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung HZ50W
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-S200
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung HZ50W
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | May 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S200 vs the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and HZ50W.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Samsung HZ50W |
Also referred to as | - | WB5500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-08-03 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132g (0.29 pounds) | 426g (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-120 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $250 |