Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S3500
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced February 2013
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Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-ZR15 was released 13 months earlier than the S3500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the S3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S3500
| EX-ZR15 | S3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| S3500 | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S3500
| EX-ZR15 | S3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with 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) while the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the S3500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and S3500.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2013-02-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.4-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $249 | $85 |