Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Casio EX-ZR400 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
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR400 was released 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung HZ25W
EX-ZR400 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-ZR400
HZ25W | EX-ZR400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ25W
EX-ZR400 | HZ25W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the HZ25W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and HZ25W.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also called | - | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | 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 | 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
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 | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $350 |