Canon 1D MIV vs Casio EX-FH25

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon 1D MIV and Casio EX-FH25, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and EX-FH25 (10MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and EX-FH25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The 1D MIV was introduced 4 months earlier than the EX-FH25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1D MIV grades vs the EX-FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Casio Exilim EX-FH25. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1D MIV Gallery and Casio EX-FH25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIV offers exterior measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the Casio EX-FH25 has specifications of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

See the Canon 1D MIV and Casio EX-FH25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1D MIV and the EX-FH25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and EX-FH25 is 51 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIV and EX-FH25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D MIV will resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.