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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST100 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 ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was revealed 7 months later than the ST100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FH25 scores vs the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-FH25 ST100 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-FH25

 ST100 EX-FH25 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung ST100

 EX-FH25 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the ST100.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and ST100 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and ST100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-FH25 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
36
has manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography info
Samsung ST100 Street photography info
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (524g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
42
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (524g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
29
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung ST100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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