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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX-ZS10 HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Casio EX-ZS10

 HZ25W EX-ZS10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung HZ25W

 EX-ZS10 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

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).

See the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
focusing manually
supports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
33
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
27
good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung HZ25W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 16 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $120 $350