Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung NX500

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.