Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A100

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 5 years later than the A100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the A100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and A100 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and A100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 provides an edge in sensor tech.