Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FH25 was brought out 3 years prior to the W730 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony W730
EX-FH25 | W730 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-FH25
W730 | EX-FH25 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 30 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W730
EX-FH25 | W730 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 and the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and W730 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and W730.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W730 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524 grams (1.16 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $450 | $138 |