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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was revealed 19 months later than the S930 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FH25 grades against the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony S930

 EX-FH25 S930 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-FH25

 S930 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony S930

 EX-FH25 S930 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 and the S930.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and S930 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and S930.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-FH25 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH25
Portrait photography with Sony S930
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Sony S930
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
49
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (524g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
22
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (524 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $219