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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon S90
  • New Model is Canon S100
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon S95 and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S95 was introduced 13 months earlier than the EX-ZR15 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S95 scores versus the EX-ZR15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S95 EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon S95

 EX-ZR15 S95 
ReleasedJanuary 2012November 2010More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Canon S95 and Casio EX-ZR15

 S95 EX-ZR15 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S95 against the EX-ZR15.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and EX-ZR15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and EX-ZR15.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S95 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-ZR15 will render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S95 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (325 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
good battery (325 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (325 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot S95Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-11-23 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 325 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots - Single
Price at launch $495 $249