Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
- Other Name is WB5500
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung HZ50W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z35 was launched 2 months before the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung HZ50W
| EX-Z35 | HZ50W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-Z35
| HZ50W | EX-Z35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung HZ50W
| EX-Z35 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | May 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the HZ50W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and HZ50W.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung HZ50W to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also called | - | WB5500 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2010-05-03 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 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 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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-82 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $99 | $250 |