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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 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
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 3 months later than the HZ25W so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades against the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z16 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-Z16

 HZ25W EX-Z16 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z16 HZ25W 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the HZ25W.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and HZ25W is 99 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
focusing manually
saves RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2010-07-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $350