Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W550
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W550 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-H15 and Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-H15 was unveiled 18 months prior to the W550 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H15 grades versus the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W550 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony W550
EX-H15 | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio EX-H15
W550 | EX-H15 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony W550
EX-H15 | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 offers physical 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) whilst the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H15 and Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-H15 against the W550.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and W550.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
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 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | 161 grams (0.35 lb) | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | - |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $119 |