Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ25W
95 Imaging
34 Features
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35 Features
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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 Known as WB5000

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ25W, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was introduced 18 months before the HZ25W making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z400 scores against the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung HZ25W
EX-Z400 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-Z400
HZ25W | EX-Z400 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung HZ25W
EX-Z400 | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the HZ25W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and HZ25W.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung HZ25W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $350 |