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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 19 months before the SZ-31MR iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-FH25 scores against the SZ-31MR iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 EX-FH25 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Casio EX-FH25

 SZ-31MR iHS EX-FH25 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 EX-FH25 SZ-31MR iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and SZ-31MR iHS is 69 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH25
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
36
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (524g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
42
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography information
49
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (226g)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging features
22
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (524g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TruePic V
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 10MP 16MP
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 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 524 grams (1.16 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $450 $0