Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH25 was released 2 years after the A300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FH25 grades against the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony A300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the A300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and A300 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and A300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-FH25 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The newer EX-FH25 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.