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Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm S8500 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
  • Announced July 2010
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FH25 grades against the Fujifilm S8500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Fujifilm S8500

 EX-FH25 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-FH25

 Fujifilm S8500 EX-FH25 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm S8500

 EX-FH25 Fujifilm S8500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the Fujifilm S8500.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and Fujifilm S8500 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and Fujifilm S8500.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
31
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (524 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography highlights
41
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
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has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (524g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
22
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (524g)
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $500