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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was revealed 6 months before the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z2000 HZ25W 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-Z2000

 HZ25W EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z2000 HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the HZ25W.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
manual focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (152 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
62
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (152g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (152 grams)
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact 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 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 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 × 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $350