Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung HZ50W
EX-ZR100 | HZ50W | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | May 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-ZR100
HZ50W | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ50W
EX-ZR100 | HZ50W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |