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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Updated by Sony A7 III
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A7 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-H15 scores vs the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony A7 II

 EX-H15 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Casio EX-H15

 A7 II EX-H15 
ReleasedNovember 2014January 2010More recent by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k461kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A7 II

 EX-H15 A7 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the A7 II.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and A7 II is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and A7 II.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H15 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7 II will result in more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Sony A7 II
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
Sony A7 II Travel photography features
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
61
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony A7 II
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-11-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $1,456