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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Released July 2010
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was announced 6 months prior to the PL120 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FH25 grades against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-FH25 PL120 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-FH25

 PL120 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung PL120

 EX-FH25 PL120 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the PL120.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and PL120 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Samsung PL120
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
41
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
49
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging features
Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (524g)
31
great maximum aperture (f)
does have external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung PL120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lb) -
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 -
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