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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W560

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony W560
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was released 6 months before the W560 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-FH25 scores versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony W560

 EX-FH25 W560 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-FH25

 W560 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W560

 EX-FH25 W560 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony W560 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the W560.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and W560 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and W560.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W560 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography advice
Sony W560 Portrait photography advice
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (524 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography info
Sony W560 Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography features
Sony W560 Travel photography features
49
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (524g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography information
Sony W560 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
22
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average (524 grams)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W560
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
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 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $139