Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-FH25

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-FH25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-FH25 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX230 HS was announced 13 months later than the EX-FH25 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX230 HS grades vs the EX-FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Casio Exilim EX-FH25. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Casio EX-FH25 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-FH25 has dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS versus Casio EX-FH25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS vs the EX-FH25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and EX-FH25 is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and EX-FH25.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX230 HS to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.