Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-H15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and EX-H15 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was announced 9 months prior to the EX-H15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the EX-H15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H15. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-H15
SX1 IS | EX-H15 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX1 IS
EX-H15 | SX1 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 9 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-H15
SX1 IS | EX-H15 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS provides external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H15 has proportions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-H15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS versus the EX-H15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and EX-H15 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and EX-H15.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H15 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615g (1.36 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $300 |