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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung HZ50W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 8 months before the HZ50W so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z450 grades against the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-Z450 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-Z450

 HZ50W EX-Z450 
AnnouncedMay 2010August 2009More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-Z450 HZ50W 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 features physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the HZ50W.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and HZ50W.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung HZ50W to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
62
lighter than others in class (128g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-40 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $229 $250