Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V 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
- Announced July 2010
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony HX9V
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-FH25
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX9V
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | 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 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 |