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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was revealed very close to the HZ35W so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FH25 grades versus the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-FH25 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-FH25

 HZ35W EX-FH25 
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-FH25 HZ35W 
RevealedJuly 2010June 2010Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 against the HZ35W.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and HZ35W is 69 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and HZ35W.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung HZ35W to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (524g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
41
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (524 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (524 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical 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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $300