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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 10 months prior to the HZ25W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z33 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-Z33

 HZ25W EX-Z33 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z33 HZ25W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the HZ25W.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and HZ25W is 97 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung HZ25W to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
55
lighter than average (106g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
56
lighter than average (106 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-07-06
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $120 $350