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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX300

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX200V
  • Updated by Sony HX400V
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-FH25 grades versus the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony HX300

 EX-FH25 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Casio EX-FH25

 HX300 EX-FH25 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2010Newer by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX300

 EX-FH25 HX300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the HX300.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and HX300 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and HX300.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to offer you greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
Sony HX300 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography info
Sony HX300 Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (524g)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography information
Sony HX300 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (623g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (524g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (623g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX300
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lb) 623g (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $450 $339