Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A99 II

The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A99 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH25 was manufactured 7 years before the A99 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FH25 grades versus the A99 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the A99 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and A99 II is 69 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and A99 II.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH25 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A99 II will provide more detail due to its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be behind in sensor tech.