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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2010
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H15 versus Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced 24 months before the EX-ZR15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-H15 grades against the EX-ZR15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-H15 EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-H15

 EX-ZR15 EX-H15 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-H15 EX-ZR15 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the EX-ZR15.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and EX-ZR15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and EX-ZR15.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
64
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
better than average battery (325 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 325 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-110
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $249