Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm X30

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the Fujifilm X30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm X30.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR15 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.