Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W
96 Imaging
35 Features
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70 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5500

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was unveiled 2 months before the HZ50W so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S7 scores against the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung HZ50W
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-S7
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ50W
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | May 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 features external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 and the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and HZ50W.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Samsung HZ50W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB5500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 426g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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-80 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $140 | $250 |