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Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon P500

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P510
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon P500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the P500 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH25 was brought out 7 months prior to the P500 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FH25 scores versus the P500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Nikon P500

 EX-FH25 P500 

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Casio EX-FH25

 P500 EX-FH25 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Nikon P500

 EX-FH25 P500 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FH25 versus Nikon P500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the P500.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and P500 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and P500.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P500 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P500 Portrait photography advice
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
34
focusing manually
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524g)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Nikon P500
41
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Travel photography camera
49
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (524g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
47
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography features
Nikon P500 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
38
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging advice
Nikon P500 Vlogging advice
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (524g)
26
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (494g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Nikon P500
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Nikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Nikon Coolpix P500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lb) 494g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $399