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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony a3500
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony a3500

 EX-FH25 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Casio EX-FH25

 a3500 EX-FH25 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2010Newer by 45 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony a3500

 EX-FH25 a3500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography advice
Sony a3500 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography advice
Sony a3500 Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (524 grams)
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Sony a3500
41
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
60
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Sony a3500
49
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (524 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
good battery power (470 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (411 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography features
Sony a3500 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Sony a3500
22
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (524g)
26
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (411g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony a3500
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Alpha a3500
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