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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 4 months before the HZ25W and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z35 grades against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z35 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-Z35

 HZ25W EX-Z35 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z35 HZ25W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the HZ25W.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
has manual focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-21 2010-07-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (15 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $99 $350