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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
Samsung HZ50W
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-S7 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-S7

 HZ50W EX-S7 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-S7 HZ50W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010May 2010Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung HZ50W
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