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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH25 was released 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FH25 grades versus the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony RX100 VA

 EX-FH25 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Casio EX-FH25

 RX100 VA EX-FH25 
RevealedJuly 2018July 2010Newer by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony RX100 VA

 EX-FH25 RX100 VA 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 against the RX100 VA.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and RX100 VA is 69 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH25 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography info
Sony RX100 VA Street photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
86
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging features
22
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
81
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony RX100 VA
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2018-07-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $450 $998