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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was released 10 months prior to the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z90 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-Z90

 HZ25W EX-Z90 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-Z90 HZ25W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 against the HZ25W.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and HZ25W.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $350