Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched July 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A380

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and A390 (14MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-FH25 was brought out about the same time to the A390 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FH25 scores versus the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony A390
EX-FH25 | A390 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Casio EX-FH25
A390 | EX-FH25 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A390
EX-FH25 | A390 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 provides outside 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 Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony A390 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 against the A390.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and A390 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and A390.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH25 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A390 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-07-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 524g (1.16 lbs) | 549g (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $450 | $500 |