Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony NEX-3
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-C3
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On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony NEX-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR15 was manufactured 20 months later than the NEX-3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the NEX-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony NEX-3
| EX-ZR15 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| NEX-3 | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony NEX-3
| EX-ZR15 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the NEX-3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and NEX-3 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and NEX-3.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-ZR15 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| 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 distance | 2cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lb) | 297 grams (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 325 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-110 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $249 | $0 |
