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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-FH25 versus Samsung NX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH25 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-FH25 grades against the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung NX30

 EX-FH25 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Casio EX-FH25

 NX30 EX-FH25 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung NX30

 EX-FH25 NX30 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 provides external measurements 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 NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Samsung NX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the NX30.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and NX30 is 69 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and NX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH25 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will give you extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography information
Samsung NX30 Street photography information
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (524g)
75
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography details
Samsung NX30 Sports photography details
41
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography info
Samsung NX30 Travel photography info
49
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (524g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
22
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (524g)
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung NX30
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung NX30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung NX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMeIV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lbs) 375g (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $699