Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.