Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX1
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched April 2009
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-FH25 was brought out 15 months after the HX1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony HX1
EX-FH25 | HX1 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | April 2009 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Casio EX-FH25
HX1 | EX-FH25 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX1
EX-FH25 | HX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH25 and the HX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and HX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and HX1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH25 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-FH25 will resolve extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-FH25 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 9.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524 gr (1.16 lbs) | 544 gr (1.20 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $450 | $47,999 |