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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR10 vs 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-ZR10 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 3 months later than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-ZR10 HZ25W 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-ZR10

 HZ25W EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-ZR10 HZ25W 
ReleasedSeptember 2010July 2010Same age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the HZ25W.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $190 $350