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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2012
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S1500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the Fujifilm S1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Fujifilm S1500

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Fujifilm S1500 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S1500

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm S1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1500 has measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the Fujifilm S1500.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S1500 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S1500.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (325 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography advice
67
good battery power (325 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
great reach (396mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery power (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm S1500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 345g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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 life 325 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $200