Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung GX-20
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Released January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-FH25 was introduced 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FH25 grades against the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung GX-20
EX-FH25 | GX-20 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-FH25
GX-20 | EX-FH25 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung GX-20
EX-FH25 | GX-20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 and the GX-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and GX-20 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and GX-20.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FH25 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will offer more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-FH25 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Samsung GX-20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4688 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 524g (1.16 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $450 | $850 |