Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-FH25

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-FH25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-FH25 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 4 years later than the EX-FH25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX400 IS grades versus the EX-FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FH25. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Casio EX-FH25 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FH25 has measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the EX-FH25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and EX-FH25 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and EX-FH25.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.