Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony a5100

Following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH25 was announced 5 years prior to the a5100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FH25 grades against the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 and the a5100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and a5100 is 69 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and a5100.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH25 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony a5100 will give you greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.