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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Updated by Sony HX200V
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was released 15 months before the HX100V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FH25 grades vs the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony HX100V

 EX-FH25 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Casio EX-FH25

 HX100V EX-FH25 
RevealedOctober 2011July 2010Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX100V

 EX-FH25 HX100V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 against the HX100V.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and HX100V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and HX100V.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX100V to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
Sony HX100V Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography info
Sony HX100V Street photography info
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (524 grams)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography advice
Sony HX100V Sports photography advice
42
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography advice
Sony HX100V Travel photography advice
49
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (524g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (577g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
22
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (524 grams)
25
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (577g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX100V
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 lbs) 577g (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $429