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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony W730
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony W730

 EX-FH25 W730 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-FH25

 W730 EX-FH25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W730

 EX-FH25 W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography information
Sony W730 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (524 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (524g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (122 grams)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Sony W730
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manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging highlights
Sony W730 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (524 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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