Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
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- 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe EX-FH25 was launched 20 months before the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FH25 scores vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony HX30V
EX-FH25 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-FH25
HX30V | EX-FH25 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX30V
EX-FH25 | HX30V | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 features outside measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony HX30V 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).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 and the HX30V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and HX30V is 69 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and HX30V.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX30V to provide more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-28 |
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 | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 Overall 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 photographs |
Battery type | - | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $450 | $420 |