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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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 August 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZR800 HZ50W 
ReleasedAugust 2013May 2010More recent by 40 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-ZR800

 HZ50W EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZR800 HZ50W 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the HZ50W.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
74
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung HZ50W
Alternative name - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-07 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
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 All around 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 pictures -
Battery type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $429 $250