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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A380

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A380 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 A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H15 was released 5 months after the A380 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-H15 grades against the A380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony A380

 EX-H15 A380 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Casio EX-H15

 A380 EX-H15 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A380

 EX-H15 A380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 offers exterior measurements 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 A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 versus the A380.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and A380 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and A380.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-H15 contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
Sony A380 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Sony A380 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Sony A380
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony A380
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 519 grams (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $899