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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V 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 HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 24 months before the HX20V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony HX20V

 EX-FH25 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-FH25

 HX20V EX-FH25 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2010More modern by 24 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX20V

 EX-FH25 HX20V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 has got outer 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) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the HX20V.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and HX20V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and HX20V.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to result in greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography features
Sony HX20V Street photography features
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography details
Sony HX20V Sports photography details
41
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
49
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (524g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography info
Sony HX20V Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX20V Vlogging highlights
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX20V
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2012-07-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $397