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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S950 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S950 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-H15 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was launched 11 months after the S950 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-H15 grades versus the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony S950

 EX-H15 S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-H15

 S950 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony S950

 EX-H15 S950 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 and the S950.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and S950.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent EX-H15 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Sony S950
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Sony S950
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $130