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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH25 versus Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH25 was launched 17 months after the CL5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the CL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-FH25 CL5 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-FH25

 CL5 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung CL5

 EX-FH25 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the CL5.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and CL5 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and CL5.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH25 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-FH25 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger EX-FH25 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Samsung CL5
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography info
Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (524g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (524g)
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supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung CL5
Other name - PL10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $391