Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX1
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX1 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX1 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H15 and Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-H15 was announced 6 months later than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-H15 grades against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony TX1
EX-H15 | TX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-H15
TX1 | EX-H15 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony TX1
EX-H15 | TX1 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H15 and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and TX1.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-H15 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-H15 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 161 grams (0.35 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $350 |