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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A99

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A99 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A900
  • Refreshed by Sony A99 II
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A99 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H15 was brought out 3 years earlier than the A99 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony A99

 EX-H15 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Casio EX-H15

 A99 EX-H15 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2010More recent by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k461kSharper display (+768k dot)
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A99

 EX-H15 A99 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 has got outside 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 A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H15 and Sony A99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 and the A99.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and A99 is 93 and 57 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and A99.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H15 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A99 will offer more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Sony A99
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography details
Sony A99 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Sony A99 Travel photography details
64
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
weather proofing
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Sony A99 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
76
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony A99
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony SLT-A99
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 812g (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single 2
Retail price $300 $1,998