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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 10 months before the HZ25W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z280 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-Z280

 HZ25W EX-Z280 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z280 HZ25W 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the HZ25W.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and HZ25W.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings 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 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $350