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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

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
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced 5 months later than the EX-Z280 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-H15 grades vs the EX-Z280 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-H15 EX-Z280 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-H15

 EX-Z280 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-Z280

 EX-H15 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z280 has measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 versus the EX-Z280.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and EX-Z280.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than others (133g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
64
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others (133 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-Z280
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 NP-80
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $180