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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony S980
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony S980

 EX-H15 S980 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-H15

 S980 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony S980

 EX-H15 S980 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Sony S980
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
Sony S980 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
Sony S980 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Sony S980 Travel photography factors
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging info
Sony S980 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony S980
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
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