Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W
96 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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70 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
- Also referred to as WB5500

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the HZ50W so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up vs the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung HZ50W
EX-Z90 | HZ50W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-Z90
HZ50W | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | May 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ50W
EX-Z90 | HZ50W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has proportions 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-Z90 versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the HZ50W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and HZ50W.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung HZ50W to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung HZ50W |
Other name | - | WB5500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2010-05-03 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 426g (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-60 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $150 | $250 |