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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony H300

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony H300 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was revealed 4 years earlier than the H300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-FH25 scores versus the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony H300

 EX-FH25 H300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Casio EX-FH25

 H300 EX-FH25 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony H300

 EX-FH25 H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the H300.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and H300 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and H300.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography factors
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
36
manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Sony H300
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Sony H300
42
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography features
Sony H300 Travel photography features
49
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery power (350 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (590g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography details
Sony H300 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
47
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging advice
Sony H300 Vlogging advice
22
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
24
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (590g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony H300
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $450 $249