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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX20V 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 HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony HX20V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 HX20V 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 HX20V EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX20V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 HX20V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the HX20V.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and HX20V.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX20V to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
39
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
44
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (18MP)
 features face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Sony HX20V
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Sony HX20V Sports photography info
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery (325 per charge)
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
49
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Sony HX20V Travel photography advice
67
 great battery (325 shots)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
49
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery (325 CIPA)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
50
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX20V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $397