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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was revealed 5 years prior to the QX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FH25 grades vs the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony QX30

 EX-FH25 QX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Casio EX-FH25

 QX30 EX-FH25 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2010More modern by 50 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony QX30

 EX-FH25 QX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH25 against the QX30.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and QX30 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and QX30.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to provide more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
38
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Sony QX30
49
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
has focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging info
Sony QX30 Vlogging info
22
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (524g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony QX30
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Released 2010-07-06 2014-09-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 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 -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 life - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $348