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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony G3 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 G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 3 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony G3

 EX-ZR15 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 G3 EX-ZR15 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony G3

 EX-ZR15 G3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the G3.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and G3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sony G3
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Sony G3
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Sony G3 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
67
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Sony G3
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $200