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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A35

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A35 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very close but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-H15 was announced 20 months earlier than the A35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H15 scores vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony A35

 EX-H15 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Casio EX-H15

 A35 EX-H15 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A35

 EX-H15 A35 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 vs the A35.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and A35 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and A35.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H15 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A35 will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography highlights
Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Sony A35 Travel photography advice
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
lighter than competition (415 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (440 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Sony A35
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competition (415g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony A35
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $598