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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Announced July 2010
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was announced 5 years earlier than the SH-2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Olympus SH-2

 EX-FH25 SH-2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Casio EX-FH25

 SH-2 EX-FH25 
ReleasedMarch 2015July 2010More modern by 56 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SH-2

 EX-FH25 SH-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers 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 Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the SH-2.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and SH-2 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and SH-2.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography details
36
focusing manually
exports RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography features
Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (271g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
49
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (271g)
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
55
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging details
22
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SH-2
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2015-03-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail cost $450 $399