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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus TG-630 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 TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH25 was announced 3 years prior to the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-FH25 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Casio EX-FH25

 TG-630 iHS EX-FH25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-FH25 TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FH25 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 and the TG-630 iHS.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and TG-630 iHS is 69 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-630 iHS to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (524 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (524g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (524 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-07-06 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60 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 None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $200