Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a5100

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H15 was launched 5 years earlier than the a5100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-H15 grades against the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 features outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 vs the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and a5100.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H15 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a5100 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.