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Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2010
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 11 months later than the EX-Z280 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FH25 scores versus the EX-Z280 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-FH25 EX-Z280 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-FH25

 EX-Z280 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Casio EX-Z280

 EX-FH25 EX-Z280 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has sizing of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 against the EX-Z280.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and EX-Z280 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and EX-Z280.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z280 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-FH25 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (524g)
55
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (133g)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
22
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Casio EX-Z280
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-08-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $450 $180