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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 15 months after the HZ50W making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZR100 HZ50W 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2010More modern by 15 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HZ50W EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZR100 HZ50W 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the HZ50W.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
63
lighter than others in class (204g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung HZ50W
Also called - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 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 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $250