Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S III
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
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- 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
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Introduced July 2020
- Succeeded the Sony A7S II
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S III Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-ZR15 was revealed 9 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A7S III
EX-ZR15 | A7S III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Casio EX-ZR15
A7S III | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | January 2012 | Newer by 103 months | |
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 461k | Crisper screen (+979k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A7S III
EX-ZR15 | A7S III | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the A7S III.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and A7S III is 93 and 61 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and A7S III.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR15 will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2020-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 759 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) | 699 gr (1.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 photographs | 600 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Launch price | $249 | $3,499 |