Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally referred to as WB5000
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-ZR15 was manufactured 19 months after the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung HZ25W
EX-ZR15 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-ZR15
HZ25W | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung HZ25W
EX-ZR15 | HZ25W | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the HZ25W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and HZ25W.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also referred to as | - | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 428g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life | 325 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $249 | $350 |