Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX9V
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Revealed July 2011

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was announced 18 months earlier than the HX9V making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony HX9V
EX-H15 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-H15
HX9V | EX-H15 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony HX9V
EX-H15 | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has got external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 against the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and HX9V.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161g (0.35 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $328 |