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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H50

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
31
Features
25
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H50 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 2 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony H50

 EX-ZR100 H50 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 H50 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H50

 EX-ZR100 H50 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the H50.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and H50.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to produce more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Sony H50
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition (204g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
43
built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
34
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony H50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $80