Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR15

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-ZR15, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was brought out 22 months before the EX-ZR15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-S7 scores versus the EX-ZR15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 features outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 and the EX-ZR15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and EX-ZR15 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and EX-ZR15.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.