Casio EX-H15 vs Sony H300

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-H15 and Sony H300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced 5 years before the H300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H15 and Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 versus the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and H300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.