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Canon 7D vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
56
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon 7D vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2009
  • Successor is Canon 7D MII
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon 7D vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 7D and Casio EX-H15, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and EX-H15 (14MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and EX-H15 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 7D was announced 2 months prior to the EX-H15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7D scores against the EX-H15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Casio EX-H15

 7D EX-H15 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon 7D

 EX-H15 7D 

Common features in the Canon 7D and Casio EX-H15

 7D EX-H15 
RevealedNovember 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 7D vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D comes with outer measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Casio EX-H15 has proportions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7D and the EX-H15.

Canon 7D vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and EX-H15 is 56 and 93 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and EX-H15.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7D with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 7D will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon 7D vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 7D
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
34
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 7D
Street photography with Casio EX-H15
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography highlights
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (800 per charge)
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
53
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (800 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography details
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (800 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging features
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
28
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon 7D vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Casio EX-H15
 Canon EOS 7DCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS 7D Casio Exilim EX-H15
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-06 2010-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.7
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,050 $300