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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A390

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A390 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A380
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A390 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the A390 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H15 scores vs the A390 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony A390

 EX-H15 A390 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Casio EX-H15

 A390 EX-H15 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A390

 EX-H15 A390 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony A390 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the A390.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and A390 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and A390.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-H15 features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Sony A390
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Sony A390
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography details
Sony A390 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Sony A390 Travel photography highlights
64
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography factors
Sony A390 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Sony A390 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony A390
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery style - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $500