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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was brought out about the same time to the S2100 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H15 grades against the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony S2100

 EX-H15 S2100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-H15

 S2100 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony S2100

 EX-H15 S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the S2100.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and S2100.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
Sony S2100 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NP-90 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $0