Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ50W

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung HZ50W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and HZ50W (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 16 months before the HZ50W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and HZ50W.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.