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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S9900 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
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S9900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced 6 years before the S9900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-H15 grades vs the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon S9900

 EX-H15 S9900 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Casio EX-H15

 S9900 EX-H15 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S9900

 EX-H15 S9900 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 provides outer 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) while the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 and the S9900.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and S9900.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Nikon S9900
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
Nikon S9900 Travel photography features
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
77
lighter than average (289 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Nikon S9900
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
73
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S9900
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 289 grams (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 300 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $300