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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Launched July 2010
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 3 months after the HZ50W which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FH25 scores vs the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung HZ50W

 EX-FH25 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Casio EX-FH25

 HZ50W EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung HZ50W

 EX-FH25 HZ50W 
LaunchedJuly 2010May 2010Same age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the HZ50W.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and HZ50W is 69 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and HZ50W.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography details
36
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography information
Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
42
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
22
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung HZ50W
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung HZ50W
Alternative name - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 524g (1.16 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $250