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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 2 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZR400 HZ50W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2010More modern by 34 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-ZR400

 HZ50W EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZR400 HZ50W 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the HZ50W.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 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 life 500 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $250