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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S620

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S620 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 2 years after the S620 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the S620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S620

 EX-ZR15 S620 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S620 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S620

 EX-ZR15 S620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon S620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the S620.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and S620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and S620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Nikon S620 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Nikon S620 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Nikon S620 Travel photography details
67
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S620
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $37