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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony WX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was released very close to the WX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony WX5

 EX-FH25 WX5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-FH25

 WX5 EX-FH25 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony WX5

 EX-FH25 WX5 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH25 and the WX5.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and WX5 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and WX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX5 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography details
Sony WX5 Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (524 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
49
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (524 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Sony WX5
22
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (524 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $450 $250