Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55
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92 Imaging
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony H55
EX-ZR15 | H55 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-ZR15
H55 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony H55
EX-ZR15 | H55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |