Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH25 was announced 3 years before the NX300M and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FH25 grades against the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH25 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 and the NX300M.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and NX300M is 69 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FH25 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will provide more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.