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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 3 years after the H50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony H50

 EX-ZR15 H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 H50 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony H50

 EX-ZR15 H50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the H50.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and H50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Sony H50
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery pack (325 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (325 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
34
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Sony H50
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than average (547g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony H50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $80