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Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Released July 2010
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was launched 13 months prior to the S8200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FH25 grades against the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Nikon S8200

 EX-FH25 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Casio EX-FH25

 S8200 EX-FH25 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution961k230kSharper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Nikon S8200

 EX-FH25 S8200 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the S8200.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and S8200 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and S8200.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S8200 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Nikon S8200
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (524 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography info
Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
41
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
49
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (524g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
supports focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
22
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (524g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Nikon S8200
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 pounds) 213 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $450 $329