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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7R

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7R II
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7R Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H15 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A7R and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H15 grades versus the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony A7R

 EX-H15 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Casio EX-H15

 A7R EX-H15 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k461kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A7R

 EX-H15 A7R 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has got 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) while the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 and the A7R.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and A7R.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H15 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R will result in greater detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
84
manual focus
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography advice
Sony A7R Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R as a Travel photography camera
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competitors (465g)
weather sealing
MP count high (36MP)
terrible battery life (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging info
Sony A7R Vlogging info
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
36
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony A7R
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Style of battery - 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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $1,898