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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon A900

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon A900 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
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 5 years prior to the A900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon A900

 EX-ZR15 A900 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A900 EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon A900

 EX-ZR15 A900 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outer 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 Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the A900.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and A900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and A900.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
good resolution (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Nikon A900 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (325 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Nikon A900 Travel photography features
67
good battery (325 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than others in class (289g)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
49
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Nikon A900
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon A900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 176 gr (0.39 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $400