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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
  • Released January 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 20 months later than the H55 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony H55

 EX-ZR15 H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 H55 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony H55

 EX-ZR15 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the H55.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and H55.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sony H55
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Sony H55 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Sony H55 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
67
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony H55
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $235