Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A550

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and A550 (14MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FH25 was manufactured 7 months later than the A550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 has got external measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the A550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and A550 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and A550.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A550 will render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger EX-FH25 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.