Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-H15

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-H15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is very similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-H15 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was brought out 4 years after the EX-H15 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-100 matches up versus the EX-H15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Casio Exilim EX-H15. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Casio EX-H15 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H15 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-H15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 against the EX-H15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and EX-H15 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and EX-H15.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-H15 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.