Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the a1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony a1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the a1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and a1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a1 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.