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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Samsung NX300
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FH25 was launched 5 years before the NX500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung NX500

 EX-FH25 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Casio EX-FH25

 NX500 EX-FH25 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2010Newer by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung NX500

 EX-FH25 NX500 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys physical 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) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the NX500.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and NX500 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and NX500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH25 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography highlights
36
manual focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
80
manual focus
MP count high (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography advice
Samsung NX500 Street photography advice
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX500 Sports photography factors
42
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography info
Samsung NX500 Travel photography info
49
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count high (28MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count high (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging features
Samsung NX500 Vlogging features
22
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
34
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung NX500
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung NX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lb) 287g (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $800