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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX350

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(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
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was unveiled 7 years before the HX350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony HX350

 EX-FH25 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Casio EX-FH25

 HX350 EX-FH25 
LaunchedDecember 2016July 2010More recent by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX350

 EX-FH25 HX350 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the HX350.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and HX350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and HX350.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to show greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524g)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Sony HX350
49
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (524g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (652g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (524g)
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (652g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX350
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 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
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 -