Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ50W

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the HZ50W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-S5 grades vs the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 and the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and HZ50W is 97 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung HZ50W to give more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.