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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A350

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A350 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A350 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very comparable but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H15 was launched 20 months later than the A350 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony A350

 EX-H15 A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2008More recent by 20 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Casio EX-H15

 A350 EX-H15 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A350

 EX-H15 A350 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with external 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 A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the A350.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and A350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and A350.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The EX-H15 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more recent EX-H15 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Sony A350 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography highlights
Sony A350 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
more heavy than competition (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Sony A350 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (674g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony A350
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE 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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 674 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $600