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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony HX80

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 HX80 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 HX80 EX-ZR15 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2012Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX80

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 HX80 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features outside 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) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the HX80.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and HX80.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
39
 decent MP (18MP)
 supports face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
70
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Sony HX80 Sports photography info
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery (325 CIPA)
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
57
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (390 per charge)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
67
 good battery (325 CIPA)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
 better than average battery (390 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 decent MP (18MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery (325 CIPA)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
49
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery (390 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX80 Vlogging highlights
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone jack
75
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photographs 390 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $368