Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung HZ50W
EX-ZR400 | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2010 | More modern by 34 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-ZR400
HZ50W | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ50W
EX-ZR400 | HZ50W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |