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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A900

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A900 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A99
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A900 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 3 years after the A900 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A900

 EX-ZR15 A900 
RevealedJanuary 2012October 2008More modern by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A900 EX-ZR15 
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A900

 EX-ZR15 A900 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the A900.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and A900.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A900 will resolve more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Sony A900
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A900 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (325 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Sony A900 Travel photography info
67
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
environment proof
resolution is excellent (25MP)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Sony A900
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
no liveview feature
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Sony A900 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-01-09 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 895g (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 325 images 880 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One 2
Retail cost $249 $2,736