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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(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
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZR700 HZ50W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2010More recent by 34 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-ZR700

 HZ50W EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZR700 HZ50W 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
70
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (470 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung HZ50W
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