Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 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
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Announced March 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A3000
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony a3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-FH25 was announced 4 years prior to the a3500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FH25 scores vs the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony a3500
EX-FH25 | a3500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Casio EX-FH25
a3500 | EX-FH25 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 45 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony a3500
EX-FH25 | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 has got outer dimensions 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 a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony a3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the a3500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and a3500 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and a3500.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH25 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony a3500 will resolve extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2014-03-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ image |
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 | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 40.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 524 grams (1.16 pounds) | 411 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 470 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $450 | $398 |