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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was brought out about the same time to the HZ25W and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z800 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-Z800

 HZ25W EX-Z800 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z800 HZ25W 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the HZ25W.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z800 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung HZ25W
Other name - WB5000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-03 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 50 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $350