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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Launched July 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FH25 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was launched 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FH25 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-FH25 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-FH25

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-FH25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-FH25 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 features physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (524g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
41
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than average (283g)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
22
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (524g)
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than average (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 400 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $450 $400