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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 10 months earlier than the HZ25W and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z450 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-Z450

 HZ25W EX-Z450 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z450 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the HZ25W.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
manual focus
supports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2010-07-06
Body design 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $229 $350