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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH25 was launched 4 years before the A7S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FH25 grades against the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony A7S

 EX-FH25 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Casio EX-FH25

 A7S EX-FH25 
ReleasedApril 2014July 2010More modern by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A7S

 EX-FH25 A7S 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers exterior measurements 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 Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH25 and the A7S.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and A7S is 69 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and A7S.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH25 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7S will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S Portrait photography highlights
36
has manual focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
68
manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography factors
Sony A7S Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (524 grams)
76
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (489g)
above average high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography info
Sony A7S Travel photography info
49
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (524 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competitors in class (489g)
weather proof
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S Vlogging advice
22
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (524 grams)
34
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A7S
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lbs) 489 gr (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $450 $1,998