Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX5

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 20 months after the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.