Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung HZ25W
| EX-Z2000 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 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).
See the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Samsung 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 |