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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 18 months before the HZ25W making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades vs the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-FS10 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-FS10

 HZ25W EX-FS10 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-FS10 HZ25W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 provides external measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the HZ25W.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ25W to offer extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
26
manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-07-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 83 x 92mm (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 NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $350