Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was introduced 7 months after the HZ25W and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZS10 matches up versus the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the HZ25W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and HZ25W is 99 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS10 and HZ25W.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS10 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.