Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony G3
EX-H15 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-H15
G3 | EX-H15 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony G3
EX-H15 | G3 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |