Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung HZ50W
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-Z800
HZ50W | EX-Z800 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung HZ50W
EX-Z800 | HZ50W | |||
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Released | August 2010 | May 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |