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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released 7 months before the HZ25W so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-FC150 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-FC150

 HZ25W EX-FC150 
RevealedJuly 2010November 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-FC150 HZ25W 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 offers external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the HZ25W.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and HZ25W.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung HZ25W to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
30
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-16 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $350