Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H55
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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
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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony H55
| EX-ZR15 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |