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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 3 years after the HZ25W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-ZR800 HZ25W 
LaunchedAugust 2013July 2010Newer by 38 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-ZR800

 HZ25W EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-ZR800 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the HZ25W.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-07 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Mic 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 222g (0.49 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photographs -
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $429 $350