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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 6 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-H15 scores against the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony HX90V

 EX-H15 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Casio EX-H15

 HX90V EX-H15 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony HX90V

 EX-H15 HX90V 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the HX90V.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and HX90V.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX90V to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Sony HX90V
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
76
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
Sony HX90V Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony HX90V
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $440