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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was brought out at a similar time to the HZ25W so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-FH25 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-FH25

 HZ25W EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-FH25 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 against the HZ25W.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and HZ25W is 69 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
36
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
49
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (524g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (524g)
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung HZ25W
Other name - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $350