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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was revealed within a month of the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S200 grades against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-S200 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-S200

 HZ25W EX-S200 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-S200 HZ25W 
IntroducedAugust 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 has outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S200 against the HZ25W.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-S200 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S200
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
29
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-03 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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