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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 13 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-ZR100 HZ25W 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HZ25W EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-ZR100 HZ25W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the HZ25W.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal 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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum 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 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
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 Single Single
Price at launch $300 $350