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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was revealed 17 months prior to the EX-ZS15 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-S7 grades vs the EX-ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-S7 EX-ZS15 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Casio EX-S7

 EX-ZS15 EX-S7 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-S7 EX-ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS15 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 and the EX-ZS15.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and EX-ZS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and EX-ZS15.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZS15 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography information
28
has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
good max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
26
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-21 2011-07-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 154 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
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