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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 9 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A7c

 EX-ZR15 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A7c EX-ZR15 
IntroducedSeptember 2020January 2012More modern by 105 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A7c

 EX-ZR15 A7c 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the A7c.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and A7c is 93 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and A7c.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7c will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7c Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Sony A7c Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Sony A7c Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (325 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (740 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery power (325 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
86
great battery (740 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery power (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Sony A7c Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
86
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A7c
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-09 2020-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 122
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 509 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 740 pictures
Style of battery 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $1,800