Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600
Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-FH25 was revealed 6 months after the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FH25 scores versus the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung HZ30W
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-FH25
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung HZ30W
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Announced | July 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 features outside measurements 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 HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the HZ30W.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and HZ30W is 69 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and HZ30W.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ30W to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Samsung HZ30W |
Other name | - | WB600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-19 |
Body design | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524 grams (1.16 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $450 | $280 |