In summary
The EX-Z50 is the cheaper of Casio’s new 5-megapixel Exilim models. It’s also slightly smaller and lighter and has a smaller LCD display but, otherwise the only differences between it and the EX-Z55 are slightly lower power efficiency and a different control layout. With so little between these two models, it’s difficult to see why you might choose the Z50 over the $50 dearer Z55, although the Z50 is slightly lighter. The viewfinder is tiny and poorly positioned – but it’s better than having none at all. The rear panel sports two handy Direct On buttons, which start the camera in either capture or playback mode. Users can customise the left/right keys on the four-way controller to access functions like the recording mode, EV shift, white balance, ISO or self-timer – but it’s easy to change settings inadvertently. . . [more]
Full review
The EX-Z50 is the cheaper of Casio’s new 5-megapixel Exilim models. It’s also slightly smaller and lighter and has a smaller LCD display but, otherwise the only differences between it and the EX-Z55 are slightly lower power efficiency and a different control layout. With so little between these two models, it’s difficult to see why you might choose the Z50 over the $50 dearer Z55, although the Z50 is slightly lighter. The viewfinder is tiny and poorly positioned – but it’s better than having none at all. The rear panel sports two handy Direct On buttons, which start the camera in either capture or playback mode. Users can customise the left/right keys on the four-way controller to access functions like the recording mode, EV shift, white balance, ISO or self-timer – but it’s easy to change settings inadvertently. The Best Shot scene menu contains 23 settings, among them a Night Shot mode that is the only way to achieve four-second exposures.
Shots taken with the Z50 resembled those from the Z55, with good sharpness and lifelike colours but elevated contrast in bright conditions. Flash, lowlight and white balance images were almost identical to the same shots from the Z55.
Strengths
- As for Casio EX-Z55
Weaknesses
- As for Casio EX-Z55 [BG05]
Specifications
Image sensor: 5.34 x 4.10mm CCD with 5,250,000 photosites (5.0 megapixels effective)
Lens: 5.8-17.4mm f2.6-4.8 smc Pentax Lens (35-105mm in 35mm format)
Zoom ratio: 3x optical, 4x digital
Dimensions (wxhxd): 87 x 57 x 22.4mm
Weight: 121g (without battery and card)
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