Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX30V
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
43 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
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Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR15 was unveiled very close to the HX30V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony HX30V
| EX-ZR15 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-ZR15
| HX30V | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX30V
| EX-ZR15 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the HX30V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and HX30V.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Sony HX30V Portrait photography information
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Sony HX30V
great battery power (325 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Sony HX30V Landscape photography info
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2012-02-28 |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 7.10 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 | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 shots | 320 shots |
| Form of battery | 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 | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $249 | $420 |