Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

The EX-FH25 was unveiled 2 months later than the NX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FH25 grades against the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung NX5
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-FH25
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung NX5
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-FH25 versus Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the NX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and NX5 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and NX5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH25 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX5 will give extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Samsung NX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 524 grams (1.16 lbs) | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $450 | $499 |