Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-50
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Released January 2013

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FH25 was introduced 3 years earlier than the SH-50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Olympus SH-50
EX-FH25 | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Casio EX-FH25
SH-50 | EX-FH25 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SH-50
EX-FH25 | SH-50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers physical measurements 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 Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the SH-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and SH-50 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and SH-50.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Olympus SH-50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 40.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 model | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $450 | $300 |