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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 3 years prior to the EX-ZR15 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX1 IS scores vs the EX-ZR15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX1 IS EX-ZR15 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-ZR15 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2009Newer by 33 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX1 IS EX-ZR15 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS against the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-ZR15 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and EX-ZR15.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (615g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery pack (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
57
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (615g)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-03-27 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $249