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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 2 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-ZR1000 HZ25W 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2010Newer by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 HZ25W EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-ZR1000 HZ25W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the HZ25W.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and HZ25W.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
70
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-25 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $572 $350