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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung NX5
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-FH25 NX5 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-FH25

 NX5 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung NX5

 EX-FH25 NX5 
IntroducedJuly 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Samsung NX5
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
49
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
great battery life (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX5 Vlogging advice
22
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
24
includes face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (499g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung NX5
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