Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm X20

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 15 months prior to the Fujifilm X20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm X20. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm X20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm X20.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR15 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.