Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V
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![Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-FH25/Casio-EX-FH25-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V/Sony-HX400V-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Replaced the Sony HX300
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The EX-FH25 was brought out 4 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-FH25 grades versus the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony HX400V
EX-FH25 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Casio EX-FH25
HX400V | EX-FH25 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX400V
EX-FH25 | HX400V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH25 has got exterior measurements 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 HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the HX400V.
![Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V size comparison Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FH25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and HX400V is 69 and 62 respectively.
![Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FH25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and HX400V.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX400V to offer extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FH25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FH25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2014-02-12 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524g (1.16 lb) | 660g (1.46 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 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 | - | 300 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $450 | $448 |