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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-S7 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was released 4 months before the HZ25W so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-S7 scores vs the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-S7 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-S7

 HZ25W EX-S7 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-S7 HZ25W 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 against the HZ25W.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and HZ25W.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung HZ25W
Alternative name - WB5000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-21 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $140 $350