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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 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
  • Announced July 2010
Sony A390
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony A390

 EX-FH25 A390 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Casio EX-FH25

 A390 EX-FH25 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A390

 EX-FH25 A390 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography features
Sony A390 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography advice
Sony A390 Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography factors
Sony A390 Sports photography factors
41
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
49
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Sony A390
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
22
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A390
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
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