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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1 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 a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2021
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H15 was introduced 12 years before the a1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony a1

 EX-H15 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Casio EX-H15

 a1 EX-H15 
LaunchedJanuary 2021January 2010Newer by 134 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k461kClearer screen (+979k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony a1

 EX-H15 a1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the a1.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and a1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H15 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony a1 will give extra detail using its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony a1 Portrait photography highlights
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
89
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography highlights
Sony a1 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
Sony a1 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
91
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (530 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Sony a1
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
74
better than average battery pack (530 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Sony a1
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (530 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony a1
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Alpha a1
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2021-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Total lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/400s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 640x480 7680x4320
Video format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 737 gr (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single 2
Launch cost $300 $6,498