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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
Portability
69 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-FH25 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 15 months later than the EX-FH25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX40 HS grades vs the EX-FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-FH25

		

		

			
 SX40 HS EX-FH25 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2010Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 EX-FH25 SX40 HS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-FH25

		

		

			
 SX40 HS EX-FH25 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has got physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-FH25 has measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS against the EX-FH25.
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and EX-FH25 is 64 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and EX-FH25.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX40 HS to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 supports face detection focusing
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 focusing manually
 supports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
 Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
49
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than average (600 grams)
51
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
43
 long zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery power (380 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
42
 long zoom range (26-520mm  20.0 x zoom)
 high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
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 great battery power (380 shots)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (840mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (600g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
49
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 great reach (520mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than others in class (524g)
 low MP (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery power (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
 focusing manually
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging factors
57
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than average (600g)
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 decently wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external mic support
 heavier than others in class (524 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-FH25
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-FH25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-15 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 524 gr (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 380 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $450