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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2016
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 180 versus Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and EX-ZS15 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was revealed 4 years later than the EX-ZS15 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 180 scores vs the EX-ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 ELPH 180 EX-ZS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2011More recent by 55 months
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon ELPH 180

 EX-ZS15 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-ZS15

 ELPH 180 EX-ZS15 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS15 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the EX-ZS15.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and EX-ZS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and EX-ZS15.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 180 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography details
39
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 180
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
MP count decent (14MP)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (154g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
32
fast max aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
26
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (154g)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2011-07-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 154 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $248