Clicky

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The EX2F was revealed 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX2F matches up vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung HZ25W

 EX2F HZ25W 
ReleasedDecember 2012July 2010More recent by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung EX2F

 HZ25W EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung HZ25W

 EX2F HZ25W 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX2F against the HZ25W.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and HZ25W.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The EX2F provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher EX2F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
focusing manually
exports RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
71
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung HZ25W
 Samsung EX2FSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-12-18 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 gr (0.65 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $478 $350