Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung HZ25W
EX-Z90 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-Z90
HZ25W | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | August 2009 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ25W
EX-Z90 | HZ25W | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |