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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was announced 6 months prior to the ST6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-FH25 ST6500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-FH25

 ST6500 EX-FH25 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-FH25 ST6500 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the ST6500.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and ST6500 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and ST6500.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH25
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (524 grams)
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography highlights
41
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
49
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (524 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
45
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
22
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (524g)
32
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-01-19
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $450 -