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Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Comparison

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Casio EX-FH25

10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing EX-FH25 and HS35EXR, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Casio and Fujifilm. Casio EX-FH25 was introduced to market in July 2010 and Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched in January 2013. As you can see, EX-FH25 is 3 years older than HS35EXR. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-FH25 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-07-06
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 26-520 mm F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 40.0fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 524g. 122 x 81 x 83 mm

Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 480fps High-Speed Video
  • 687g. 131 x 97 x 126 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Compare

Fujifilm HS35EXR was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR vs Casio Exilim EX-FH25

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FH25 over Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Continuous Shooting
40.0fps vs 11.0fps 29 fps faster
Weight
524 g vs 687 g 163 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
4.50 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.81µm2 vs 1.93µm2 45% larger pixel area
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR over Casio Exilim EX-FH25
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 10 MP 60% more pixels
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 26mm 2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 520mm 200 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30× vs 20× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
7.1m vs 3.3m 3.8m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Continuous Shooting
40.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
520mm vs 720mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-FH25 has external dimensions of 122 x 81 x 83 mm (4.8 x 3.19 x 3.27″) and weighs 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm HS35EXR has external dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96″) and weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR. Casio EX-FH25 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 43mm thinner than Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-FH25 is significantly lighter (163g ) than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Casio Exilim EX-FH25 nor Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Fujifilm HS35EXR features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Casio EX-FH25 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HS35EXR.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm HS35EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR processor.

Fujifilm HS35EXR's sensor provides 6MP more than Casio EX-FH25's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the EX-FH25 and HS35EXR sensor size comparison.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Cameras


Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 features a 26-520 mm F2.8-4.5 20× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm HS35EXR features a 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens.

Fujifilm HS35EXR has 2mm wider coverage than the Casio EX-FH25. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. On the tele end, Fujifilm HS35EXR has 200mm longer telezoom reach than the Casio EX-FH25. However, with a max aperture of f4.50, Casio EX-FH25 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FH25
HS35EXR
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FH25
HS35EXR
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FH25
HS35EXR
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FH25
HS35EXR
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-FH25 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No External Flash Shoe
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Casio EX-FH25 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Casio EX-FH25 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 40.0fps
520 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Battery Life: 600 shots
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Casio EX-FH25 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
20.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
524g
Body Thickness 83mm
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RAW shooting capability
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
687g
Body Thickness 126mm
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Casio EX-FH25 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-FH25 and Fujifilm HS35EXR scores compare:

Casio EX-FH25
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #55 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #592 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Fujifilm HS35EXR
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #25 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #410 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Fujifilm HS35EXR is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-FH25 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Casio EX-FH25. Otherwise, Fujifilm HS35EXR is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Casio EX-FH25 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Brand Casio Fujifilm
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 30.72mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-520 mm (20×) 24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F2.8-4.5 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.30 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 40.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 524g 687g
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm 131 x 97 x 126mm
Battery Life n/a 600 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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