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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-Z90 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-Z90

 HZ50W EX-Z90 
RevealedMay 2010August 2009More modern by 8 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-Z90 HZ50W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (121g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung HZ50W
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