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Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-FH25 versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Casio. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was revealed 22 months before the EX-ZR300 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-FH25 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-FH25

 EX-ZR300 EX-FH25 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2010More modern by 22 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-FH25 EX-ZR300 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH25 versus Casio EX-ZR300 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 change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and EX-ZR300 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and EX-ZR300.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
41
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
22
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-05-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine HS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $329