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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Released May 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was launched 3 months prior to the HZ50W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-Z2000 HZ50W 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-Z2000

 HZ50W EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-Z2000 HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the HZ50W.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (152 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
47
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (152g)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung HZ50W
Alternative name - WB5500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-05-03
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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-110 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, 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
Cost at launch $0 $250