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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 6 months later than the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 HX7V 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 HX7V EX-ZR15 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 HX7V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the HX7V.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX7V size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and HX7V.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the production date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
40
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
30
 MP count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Sony HX7V
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX7V Sports photography highlights
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
 low fps (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
67
 better than average battery pack (325 shots)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
49
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (325 shots)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
Sony HX7V Vlogging features
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
32
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX7V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
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 distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
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 Overall 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 -
Battery form 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $499