Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Introduced January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony HX7V
EX-H15 | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-H15
HX7V | EX-H15 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony HX7V
EX-H15 | HX7V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |