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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H70 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 H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 13 months after the H70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony H70

 EX-ZR15 H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 H70 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony H70

 EX-ZR15 H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the H70.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and H70.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sony H70
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Sony H70 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (325 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Sony H70
67
good battery life (325 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony H70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $199