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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL30 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 SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 versus Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was launched 17 months later than the SL30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-FH25 SL30 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-FH25

 SL30 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung SL30

 EX-FH25 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH25 has outside measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the SL30.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and SL30 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and SL30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-FH25 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
36
focusing manually
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
25
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524 grams)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (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 SL30
49
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (524 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (524 grams)
25
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $450 $93