Casio EX-H15 vs Sony WX5
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony WX5 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was manufactured 6 months prior to the WX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-H15 grades versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony WX5
EX-H15 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-H15
WX5 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony WX5
EX-H15 | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 versus the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and WX5.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
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 speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161g (0.35 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $300 | $250 |