Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Fujifilm SL1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 12 months before the Fujifilm SL1000 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the Fujifilm SL1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the Fujifilm SL1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.