Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Released January 2021
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 Overview
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.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony a1
EX-ZR15 | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Casio EX-ZR15
a1 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Released | January 2021 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 110 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+979k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony a1
EX-ZR15 | a1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 size comparison Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-vs-Sony-Alpha-a1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-vs-Sony-Alpha-a1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-vs-Sony-Alpha-a1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony a1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Alpha a1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2021-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 16MP | 50MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8640 x 5760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 759 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 133 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,437k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 30.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/400 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 7680x4320 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) | 737 gr (1.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
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 photographs | 530 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Price at launch | $249 | $6,498 |