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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 4 months later than the HZ50W so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-Z800 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-Z800

 HZ50W EX-Z800 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-Z800 HZ50W 
ReleasedAugust 2010May 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the HZ50W.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and HZ50W.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung HZ50W
Alternate name - WB5500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-03 2010-05-03
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 50 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction 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
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-120 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $250