Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W
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![Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-FH25/Casio-EX-FH25-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ30W front Samsung HZ30W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ30W/Samsung-HZ30W-front.jpg)
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35 Features
40 Overall
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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
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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").
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The 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.
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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
EX-FH25 | 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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FH25-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and HZ30W is 69 and 91 respectively.
![Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FH25-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FH25-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FH25-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |