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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was released 18 months before the HX7V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-H15 scores versus the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony HX7V

 EX-H15 HX7V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-H15

 HX7V EX-H15 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony HX7V

 EX-H15 HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has got external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the HX7V.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and HX7V.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX7V to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Sony HX7V
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
Sony HX7V Vlogging features
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony HX7V
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $499