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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W550

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W550 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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W550 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 12 months earlier than the W550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-FH25 grades against the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony W550

 EX-FH25 W550 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-FH25

 W550 EX-FH25 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W550

 EX-FH25 W550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 provides 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) while the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the W550.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and W550 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and W550.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W550 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W550 Portrait photography highlights
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (524g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography factors
Sony W550 Sports photography factors
41
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
49
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (524g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Sony W550
22
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W550
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-07-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Retail pricing $450 $119