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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A500
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and A560 (14MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH25 was revealed within a month of the A560 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony A560

 EX-FH25 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Casio EX-FH25

 A560 EX-FH25 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A560

 EX-FH25 A560 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 against the A560.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and A560 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and A560.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH25 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A560 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography info
Sony A560 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography highlights
Sony A560 Street photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524 grams)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography info
Sony A560 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (524 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,050 shots)
has dual storage slots
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging info
Sony A560 Vlogging info
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (524 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A560
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-08-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
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 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lb) 599g (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at release $450 $650