Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung HZ25W
EX-ZR800 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 38 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-ZR800
HZ25W | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung HZ25W
EX-ZR800 | HZ25W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |