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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S2100

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 6 months later than the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH25 grades versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony S2100

 EX-FH25 S2100 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-FH25

 S2100 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony S2100

 EX-FH25 S2100 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the S2100.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and S2100 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony S2100 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
41
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Sony S2100
49
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
27
screen is a decent size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
22
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 524g (1.16 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $450 $0