Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5
93 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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![Casio Exilim EX-H15 front Casio Exilim EX-H15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-H15/Casio-EX-H15-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5/Sony-HX5-front.jpg)
92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 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 - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.
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The EX-H15 was released 5 months before the HX5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H15 scores vs the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony HX5
EX-H15 | HX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Casio EX-H15
HX5 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony HX5
EX-H15 | HX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the HX5.
![Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 size comparison Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.
![Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and HX5.
All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H15 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-H15 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
![Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161g (0.35 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $275 |