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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX270 HS
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
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the EX-FH25 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 24 months after the EX-FH25 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX260 HS grades against the EX-FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-FH25

 SX260 HS EX-FH25 
AnnouncedJune 2012July 2010Newer by 24 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-FH25 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-FH25

 SX260 HS EX-FH25 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-FH25 has sizing of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the EX-FH25.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and EX-FH25 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and EX-FH25.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX260 HS to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
has face detection focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-FH25 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging advice
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-FH25
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-FH25
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-FH25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-04 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 524g (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3")
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 life 230 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $349 $450