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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
Casio EX-H15
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX1 IS EX-H15 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-H15 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010March 2009More recent by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-H15

 SX1 IS EX-H15 
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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (615g)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (615g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-H15
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