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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZR1000 HZ50W 
ReleasedSeptember 2012May 2010More recent by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 HZ50W EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZR1000 HZ50W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the HZ50W.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and HZ50W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
70
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-25 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $572 $250