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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Announced July 2010
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was revealed 12 months prior to the HX9V so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FH25 grades vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony HX9V

 EX-FH25 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-FH25

 HX9V EX-FH25 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX9V

 EX-FH25 HX9V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH25 and the HX9V.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and HX9V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and HX9V.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX9V to give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography info
Sony HX9V Street photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (524g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
41
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
49
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (524 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (245g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography details
Sony HX9V Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging details
Sony HX9V Vlogging details
22
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (524 grams)
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 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 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $328