Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX1
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX1 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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX1 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

The EX-FH25 was released 5 years before the QX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony QX1
EX-FH25 | QX1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Casio EX-FH25
QX1 | EX-FH25 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 50 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony QX1
EX-FH25 | QX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the QX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and QX1 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and QX1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FH25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony QX1 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | - |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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) | 216g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $450 | $500 |