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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung HZ50W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was released 9 months later than the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZS5 grades versus the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZS5 HZ50W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2010Fresher by 9 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-ZS5

 HZ50W EX-ZS5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-ZS5 HZ50W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the HZ50W.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and HZ50W is 99 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZS5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
71
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
38
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as - WB5500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-05-03
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 model - SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $100 $250