Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-H15 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was released 11 months later than the S980 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-H15 scores vs the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony S980
EX-H15 | S980 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-H15
S980 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony S980
EX-H15 | S980 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 features external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 and Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 vs the S980.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and S980.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H15 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern EX-H15 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 161g (0.35 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical 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 All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $300 |