Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
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- 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
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Launched October 2015
- Superseded the Sony A7S
- Updated by Sony A7S III
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S II Overview
Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony A7S II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-ZR15 was brought out 4 years before the A7S II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the A7S II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A7S II
EX-ZR15 | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-ZR15
A7S II | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | January 2012 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Crisper display (+768k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A7S II
EX-ZR15 | A7S II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the A7S II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and A7S II.
All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR15 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2015-10-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 169 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
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) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 lbs) | 627g (1.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 photos | 370 photos |
Type of battery | 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 recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $249 | $2,767 |