Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9900

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 4 years prior to the S9900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the S9900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and S9900.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor tech.