Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W730
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W730 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W730 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was released 4 years before the W730 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-H15 scores vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W730 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony W730
EX-H15 | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-H15
W730 | EX-H15 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony W730
EX-H15 | W730 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with physical measurements 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 W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H15 versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 versus the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and W730.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161 gr (0.35 lb) | 122 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 240 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $138 |