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Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-FH25 and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was unveiled 24 months prior to the S9300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-FH25 scores vs the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Nikon S9300

 EX-FH25 S9300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-FH25

 S9300 EX-FH25 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2010More modern by 24 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Nikon S9300

 EX-FH25 S9300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 features physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH25 and Nikon S9300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the S9300.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and S9300 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and S9300.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S9300 to render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography advice
Nikon S9300 Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography info
Nikon S9300 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography info
Nikon S9300 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Nikon S9300
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second 6.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 200 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $249