Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 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
- Revealed July 2010
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony WX5
EX-FH25 | WX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-FH25
WX5 | EX-FH25 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony WX5
EX-FH25 | WX5 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |