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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL620 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 SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was announced 17 months later than the SL620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-FH25 grades against the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-FH25 SL620 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-FH25

 SL620 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung SL620

 EX-FH25 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with external 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 SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the SL620.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and SL620 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and SL620.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung SL620 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer EX-FH25 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Samsung SL620
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography features
Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
49
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
23
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging information
Samsung SL620 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $450 $200