Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A3000
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Replacement is Sony a3500
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A3000 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony A3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-H15 was revealed 4 years before the A3000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-H15 grades vs the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony A3000
EX-H15 | A3000 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-H15
A3000 | EX-H15 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A3000
EX-H15 | A3000 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H15 against the A3000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and A3000 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and A3000.
All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H15 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A3000 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Microphone 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 gr (0.35 pounds) | 411 gr (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $398 |