Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX1000

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH25 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the NX1000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FH25 scores vs the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with outside dimensions 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 NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the NX1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and NX1000 is 69 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and NX1000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH25 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will provide extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.