Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX99

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-H15 and Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H15 was introduced 9 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H15 scores versus the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H15 against the HX99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and HX99.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H15 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.