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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H15 was launched 6 months prior to the HZ25W so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-H15 HZ25W 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-H15

 HZ25W EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-H15 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 versus the HZ25W.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and HZ25W.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
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-H15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $350