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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced very close to the W350 so 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 W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-H15 scores versus the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony W350

 EX-H15 W350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-H15

 W350 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony W350

 EX-H15 W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 features outer 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) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the W350.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and W350.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Sony W350
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Sony W350
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $200