Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W
95 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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70 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung HZ50W
EX-Z2000 | HZ50W | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-Z2000
HZ50W | EX-Z2000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung HZ50W
EX-Z2000 | HZ50W | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |