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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
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Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V 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 HX400V
(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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony HX400V

 EX-FH25 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Casio EX-FH25

 HX400V EX-FH25 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX400V

 EX-FH25 HX400V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX400V Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524 grams)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography factors
Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (524 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (660g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging info
Sony HX400V Vlogging info
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (524g)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (660 grams)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX400V
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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