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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(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
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-S200 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-S200

 HZ50W EX-S200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-S200 HZ50W 
LaunchedAugust 2010May 2010Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Samsung HZ50W
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