Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon D90

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-H15 versus Nikon D90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the D90 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and D90 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H15 was introduced 15 months after the D90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the D90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Nikon D90. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Nikon D90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon D90 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 against the D90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and D90 is 93 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and D90.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H15 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-H15 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-H15 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.