Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced September 2010
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5500
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Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z16 was introduced 5 months after the HZ50W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung HZ50W
| EX-Z16 | HZ50W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-Z16
| HZ50W | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ50W
| EX-Z16 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2010 |  | May 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the HZ50W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and HZ50W is 99 and 70 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and HZ50W.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB5500 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2010-05-03 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | - | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 0k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $100 | $250 |