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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A6000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
  • Replacement is Sony A6300
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony A6000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 3 years before the A6000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A6000

 EX-ZR15 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A6000 EX-ZR15 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2012More recent by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A6000

 EX-ZR15 A6000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 has exterior measurements 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 A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the A6000.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and A6000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and A6000.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6000 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Sony A6000 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Sony A6000 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (344 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Sony A6000
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
73
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6000 Travel photography highlights
67
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than average (344 grams)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Sony A6000 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Sony A6000
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
33
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (344 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A6000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-09 2014-04-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 179
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 344 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 325 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $548