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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W560

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W560
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was brought out 12 months before the W560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-H15 scores versus the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony W560

 EX-H15 W560 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-H15

 W560 EX-H15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony W560

 EX-H15 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H15 and the W560.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and W560.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Sony W560 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
Sony W560 Travel photography features
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Sony W560
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony W560
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $139