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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
15
Overall
27

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and EX-ZS15 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the EX-ZS15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX1 IS grades vs the EX-ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-ZS15

 SX1 IS EX-ZS15 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8""Bigger screen (+2.8")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-ZS15 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011March 2009Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZS15

 SX1 IS EX-ZS15 
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS15 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS against the EX-ZS15.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-ZS15 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and EX-ZS15.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS15 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
45
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography factors
56
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography advice
32
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
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quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2011-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 pounds) 154 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $248