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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was introduced 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-100 matches up against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-100 HZ25W 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2010More recent by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-100

 HZ25W EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-100 HZ25W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 against the HZ25W.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and HZ25W is 83 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and HZ25W.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-100 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The fresher EX-100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
34
has manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (390 shots)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
53
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-06 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (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 390 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $572 $350