Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A500
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony A560
EX-FH25 | A560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Casio EX-FH25
A560 | EX-FH25 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony A560
EX-FH25 | A560 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | August 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and A560 is 69 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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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 |