Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was announced 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung HZ50W
EX-ZR700 | HZ50W | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-ZR700
HZ50W | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung HZ50W
EX-ZR700 | HZ50W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 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-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the HZ50W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and HZ50W.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Samsung HZ50W |
Also called | - | WB5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2010-05-03 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (30,20,15 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 470 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $370 | $250 |