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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed 13 months after the G3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H15 scores vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony G3

 EX-H15 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-H15

 G3 EX-H15 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony G3

 EX-H15 G3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 offers physical dimensions 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 G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 versus the G3.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and G3.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-H15 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent EX-H15 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Sony G3
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Sony G3
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $200