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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 3 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A7S

 EX-ZR15 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A7S EX-ZR15 
RevealedApril 2014January 2012More modern by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A7S

 EX-ZR15 A7S 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with physical 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 Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S 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 dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the A7S.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and A7S is 93 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and A7S.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR15 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
focusing manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Sony A7S Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competitors (489g)
above average high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (325 per charge)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Sony A7S Travel photography advice
67
good battery life (325 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
weather proof
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Sony A7S Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Sony A7S Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
34
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A7S
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-09 2014-04-06
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 409600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 489 grams (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 325 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $1,998