Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a5000

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H15 was introduced 5 years earlier than the a5000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H15 scores versus the a5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 features external 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 a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony a5000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-H15 and the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and a5000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and a5000.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H15 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a5000 will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.